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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.81, 1,097.75 and 532.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.81, 1,097.75 and 532.37 is: 735.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.81 : 1,097.75 = 532.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.81/1,097.75 = 532.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.81x = 1,097.75 × 532.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.81x = 584,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,413.24/794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.28

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