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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.44, 1,096.64 and 532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.44, 1,096.64 and 532.84 is: 735.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.44 : 1,096.64 = 532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.44/1,096.64 = 532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.44x = 1,096.64 × 532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.44x = 584,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,333.66/794.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.53

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