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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.86, 1,100.06 and 531.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.86, 1,100.06 and 531.74 is: 734.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.86 : 1,100.06 = 531.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.86/1,100.06 = 531.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.86x = 1,100.06 × 531.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.86x = 584,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,945.90/796.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.06

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