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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.58, 1,098.29 and 530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.58, 1,098.29 and 530.46 is: 732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.58 : 1,098.29 = 530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.58/1,098.29 = 530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.58x = 1,098.29 × 530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.58x = 582,598.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,598.91/795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.29

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