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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.66, 1,095.66 and 532.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.66, 1,095.66 and 532.12 is: 734.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.66 : 1,095.66 = 532.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.66/1,095.66 = 532.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.66x = 1,095.66 × 532.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.66x = 583,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,022.60/793.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.60

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