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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.35, 1,096.36 and 529.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.35, 1,096.36 and 529.36 is: 729.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.35 : 1,096.36 = 529.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.35/1,096.36 = 529.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.35x = 1,096.36 × 529.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.35x = 580,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,365.07/795.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.70

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