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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.57, 1,189.31 and 532.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.57, 1,189.31 and 532.70 is: 799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.57 : 1,189.31 = 532.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.57/1,189.31 = 532.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.57x = 1,189.31 × 532.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.57x = 633,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,536.83/792.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.34

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