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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.25, 1,098.43 and 533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.25, 1,098.43 and 533.81 is: 736.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.25 : 1,098.43 = 533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.25/1,098.43 = 533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.25x = 1,098.43 × 533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.25x = 586,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,354.33/796.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.39

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