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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.76, 1,095.36 and 531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.76, 1,095.36 and 531.68 is: 733.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.76 : 1,095.36 = 531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.76/1,095.36 = 531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.76x = 1,095.36 × 531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.76x = 582,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,381.00/793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.70

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