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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.22, 1,096.91 and 529.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.22, 1,096.91 and 529.64 is: 730.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.22 : 1,096.91 = 529.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.22/1,096.91 = 529.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.22x = 1,096.91 × 529.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.22x = 580,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,965.38/795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.57

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