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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.40, 1,491.24 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.40, 1,491.24 and 530.52 is: 797.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.40 : 1,491.24 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.40/1,491.24 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.40x = 1,491.24 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.40x = 791,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,132.64/992.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.19

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