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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.80, 1,107.90 and 533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.80, 1,107.90 and 533.80 is: 801.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.80 : 1,107.90 = 533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.80/1,107.90 = 533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.80x = 1,107.90 × 533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.80x = 591,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,397.02/737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.57

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