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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.23, 1,098.36 and 534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.23, 1,098.36 and 534.42 is: 737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.23 : 1,098.36 = 534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.23/1,098.36 = 534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.23x = 1,098.36 × 534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.23x = 586,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,985.55/796.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.21

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