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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.46, 1,093.56 and 530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.46, 1,093.56 and 530.44 is: 731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.46 : 1,093.56 = 530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.46/1,093.56 = 530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.46x = 1,093.56 × 530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.46x = 580,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,067.97/792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.98

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