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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.39, 1,095.89 and 528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.39, 1,095.89 and 528.98 is: 729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.39 : 1,095.89 = 528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.39/1,095.89 = 528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.39x = 1,095.89 × 528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.39x = 579,695.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,695.77/794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.74

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