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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.48, 1,099.58 and 535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.48, 1,099.58 and 535.88 is: 739.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.48 : 1,099.58 = 535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.48/1,099.58 = 535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.48x = 1,099.58 × 535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.48x = 589,242.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,242.93/796.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.81

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