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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.35, 1,094.58 and 531.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.35, 1,094.58 and 531.45 is: 733.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.35 : 1,094.58 = 531.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.35/1,094.58 = 531.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.35x = 1,094.58 × 531.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.35x = 581,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,714.54/793.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.24

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