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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.73, 1,099.86 and 534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.73, 1,099.86 and 534.92 is: 738.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.73 : 1,099.86 = 534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.73/1,099.86 = 534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.73x = 1,099.86 × 534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.73x = 588,337.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,337.11/796.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.44

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