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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.58, 1,099.68 and 531.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.58, 1,099.68 and 531.46 is: 733.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.58 : 1,099.68 = 531.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.58/1,099.68 = 531.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.58x = 1,099.68 × 531.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.58x = 584,435.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,435.93/796.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.68

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