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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.66, 1,099.90 and 531.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.66, 1,099.90 and 531.48 is: 733.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.66 : 1,099.90 = 531.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.66/1,099.90 = 531.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.66x = 1,099.90 × 531.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.66x = 584,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,574.85/796.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.78

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