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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,096.95 and 532.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,096.95 and 532.98 is: 735.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,096.95 = 532.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,096.95 = 532.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,096.95 × 532.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 584,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,652.41/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.02

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