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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.53, 1,100.44 and 532.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.53, 1,100.44 and 532.67 is: 734.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.53 : 1,100.44 = 532.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.53/1,100.44 = 532.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.53x = 1,100.44 × 532.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.53x = 586,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,172.79/798.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.06

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