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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.85, 1,099.84 and 531.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.85, 1,099.84 and 531.71 is: 733.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.85 : 1,099.84 = 531.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.85/1,099.84 = 531.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.85x = 1,099.84 × 531.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.85x = 584,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,795.93/796.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.88

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