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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.36, 1,096.48 and 532.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.36, 1,096.48 and 532.96 is: 734.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.36 : 1,096.48 = 532.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.36/1,096.48 = 532.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.36x = 1,096.48 × 532.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.36x = 584,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,379.98/795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.74

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