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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.22, 1,095.44 and 532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.22, 1,095.44 and 532.32 is: 734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.22 : 1,095.44 = 532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.22/1,095.44 = 532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.22x = 1,095.44 × 532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.22x = 583,121.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,121.96/794.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.21

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