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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,101.24 and 536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,101.24 and 536.13 is: 740.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,101.24 = 536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,101.24 = 536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,101.24 × 536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 590,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,407.80/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.08

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