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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.16, 1,094.58 and 531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.16, 1,094.58 and 531.72 is: 732.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.16 : 1,094.58 = 531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.16/1,094.58 = 531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.16x = 1,094.58 × 531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.16x = 582,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,010.08/794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.86

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