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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.58, 1,096.91 and 529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.58, 1,096.91 and 529.46 is: 730.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.58 : 1,096.91 = 529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.58/1,096.91 = 529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.58x = 1,096.91 × 529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.58x = 580,769.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,769.97/794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.91

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