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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.42, 1,099.08 and 531.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.42, 1,099.08 and 531.31 is: 733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.42 : 1,099.08 = 531.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.42/1,099.08 = 531.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.42x = 1,099.08 × 531.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.42x = 583,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,952.19/796.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.22

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