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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.50, 1,099.50 and 527.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.50, 1,099.50 and 527.31 is: 727.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.50 : 1,099.50 = 527.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.50/1,099.50 = 527.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.50x = 1,099.50 × 527.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.50x = 579,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,777.35/796.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.91

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