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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.55, 1,099.09 and 531.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.55, 1,099.09 and 531.38 is: 733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.55 : 1,099.09 = 531.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.55/1,099.09 = 531.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.55x = 1,099.09 × 531.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.55x = 584,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,028.68/796.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.20

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