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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.10, 1,098.67 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.10, 1,098.67 and 530.08 is: 731.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.10 : 1,098.67 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.10/1,098.67 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.10x = 1,098.67 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.10x = 582,380.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,380.34/796.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.54

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