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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.04, 1,097.20 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.04, 1,097.20 and 533.28 is: 735.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.04 : 1,097.20 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.04/1,097.20 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.04x = 1,097.20 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.04x = 585,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,114.82/795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.96

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