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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.65, 1,099.83 and 531.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.65, 1,099.83 and 531.02 is: 733.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.65 : 1,099.83 = 531.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.65/1,099.83 = 531.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.65x = 1,099.83 × 531.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.65x = 584,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,031.73/796.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.11

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