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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.82, 1,096.77 and 529.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.82, 1,096.77 and 529.79 is: 730.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.82 : 1,096.77 = 529.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.82/1,096.77 = 529.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.82x = 1,096.77 × 529.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.82x = 581,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,057.78/795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.14

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