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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.63, 1,096.91 and 532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.63, 1,096.91 and 532.80 is: 735.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.63 : 1,096.91 = 532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.63/1,096.91 = 532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.63x = 1,096.91 × 532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.63x = 584,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,430.98/794.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.48

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