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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.90, 1,096.49 and 525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.90, 1,096.49 and 525.72 is: 725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.90 : 1,096.49 = 525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.90/1,096.49 = 525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.90x = 1,096.49 × 525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.90x = 576,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,444.09/794.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.18

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