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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.60, 1,093.80 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.60, 1,093.80 and 531.12 is: 732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.60 : 1,093.80 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.60/1,093.80 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.60x = 1,093.80 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.60x = 580,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,939.06/792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.95

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