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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.72, 1,099.10 and 531.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.72, 1,099.10 and 531.09 is: 732.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.72 : 1,099.10 = 531.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.72/1,099.10 = 531.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.72x = 1,099.10 × 531.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.72x = 583,722.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,722.35/796.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.66

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