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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.41, 1,096.03 and 532.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.41, 1,096.03 and 532.47 is: 734.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.41 : 1,096.03 = 532.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.41/1,096.03 = 532.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.41x = 1,096.03 × 532.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.41x = 583,607.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,607.87/794.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.65

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