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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.78, 1,100.13 and 531.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.78, 1,100.13 and 531.85 is: 734.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.78 : 1,100.13 = 531.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.78/1,100.13 = 531.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.78x = 1,100.13 × 531.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.78x = 585,104.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,104.14/796.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.34

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