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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795, 1,098.06 and 532.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795, 1,098.06 and 532.56 is: 735.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795 : 1,098.06 = 532.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795/1,098.06 = 532.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795x = 1,098.06 × 532.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795x = 584,782.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,782.83/795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.58

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