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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.96, 1,097.96 and 534.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.96, 1,097.96 and 534.33 is: 737.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.96 : 1,097.96 = 534.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.96/1,097.96 = 534.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.96x = 1,097.96 × 534.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.96x = 586,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,670.30/795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.06

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