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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.86, 1,097.30 and 529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.86, 1,097.30 and 529.74 is: 731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.86 : 1,097.30 = 529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.86/1,097.30 = 529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.86x = 1,097.30 × 529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.86x = 581,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,283.70/794.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.30

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