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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.24, 1,096.83 and 532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.24, 1,096.83 and 532.80 is: 734.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.24 : 1,096.83 = 532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.24/1,096.83 = 532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.24x = 1,096.83 × 532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.24x = 584,391.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,391.02/795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.86

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