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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,094.94 and 531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,094.94 and 531.60 is: 733.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,094.94 = 531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,094.94 = 531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,094.94 × 531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 582,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,070.10/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.05

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