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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.46, 1,094.94 and 531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.46, 1,094.94 and 531.44 is: 733.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.46 : 1,094.94 = 531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.46/1,094.94 = 531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.46x = 1,094.94 × 531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.46x = 581,894.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,894.91/793.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.36

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