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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.48, 1,096.82 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.48, 1,096.82 and 533.88 is: 737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.48 : 1,096.82 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.48/1,096.82 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.48x = 1,096.82 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.48x = 585,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,570.26/794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.05

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