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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.36, 1,100.10 and 535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.36, 1,100.10 and 535.46 is: 738.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.36 : 1,100.10 = 535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.36/1,100.10 = 535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.36x = 1,100.10 × 535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.36x = 589,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,059.55/797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.76

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