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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.78, 1,099.93 and 531.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.78, 1,099.93 and 531.66 is: 733.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.78 : 1,099.93 = 531.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.78/1,099.93 = 531.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.78x = 1,099.93 × 531.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.78x = 584,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,787.45/796.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.94

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