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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.21, 1,096.50 and 532.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.21, 1,096.50 and 532.77 is: 734.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.21 : 1,096.50 = 532.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.21/1,096.50 = 532.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.21x = 1,096.50 × 532.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.21x = 584,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,182.31/795.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.63

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