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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.24, 1,096.62 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.24, 1,096.62 and 529.56 is: 730.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.24 : 1,096.62 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.24/1,096.62 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.24x = 1,096.62 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.24x = 580,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,726.09/795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.25

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