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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.66, 1,097.04 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.66, 1,097.04 and 533.12 is: 735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.66 : 1,097.04 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.66/1,097.04 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.66x = 1,097.04 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.66x = 584,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,853.96/794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.98

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