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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.42, 1,096.60 and 532.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.42, 1,096.60 and 532.34 is: 734.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.42 : 1,096.60 = 532.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.42/1,096.60 = 532.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.42x = 1,096.60 × 532.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.42x = 583,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,764.04/794.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.83

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