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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.32, 1,096.98 and 532.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.32, 1,096.98 and 532.88 is: 735.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.32 : 1,096.98 = 532.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.32/1,096.98 = 532.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.32x = 1,096.98 × 532.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.32x = 584,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,558.70/795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.00

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