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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.52, 1,100.84 and 535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.52, 1,100.84 and 535.44 is: 739.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.52 : 1,100.84 = 535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.52/1,100.84 = 535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.52x = 1,100.84 × 535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.52x = 589,433.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,433.77/797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.08

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