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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.46, 1,099.49 and 531.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.46, 1,099.49 and 531.35 is: 733.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.46 : 1,099.49 = 531.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.46/1,099.49 = 531.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.46x = 1,099.49 × 531.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.46x = 584,214.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,214.01/796.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.51

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