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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.91, 1,099.37 and 535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.91, 1,099.37 and 535.01 is: 738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.91 : 1,099.37 = 535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.91/1,099.37 = 535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.91x = 1,099.37 × 535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.91x = 588,165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,165.77/796.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.06

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