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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.32, 1,094.40 and 531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.32, 1,094.40 and 531.44 is: 733.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.32 : 1,094.40 = 531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.32/1,094.40 = 531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.32x = 1,094.40 × 531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.32x = 581,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,607.94/793.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.13

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