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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.00, 1,100.08 and 531.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.00, 1,100.08 and 531.82 is: 734.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.00 : 1,100.08 = 531.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.00/1,100.08 = 531.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.00x = 1,100.08 × 531.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.00x = 585,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,044.55/797.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.06

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