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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.04, 1,097.52 and 529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.04, 1,097.52 and 529.60 is: 731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.04 : 1,097.52 = 529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.04/1,097.52 = 529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.04x = 1,097.52 × 529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.04x = 581,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,246.59/795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.09

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