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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.49, 1,095.57 and 532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.49, 1,095.57 and 532.86 is: 734.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.49 : 1,095.57 = 532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.49/1,095.57 = 532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.49x = 1,095.57 × 532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.49x = 583,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,785.43/794.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.79

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