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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.97, 1,100.61 and 535.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.97, 1,100.61 and 535.53 is: 738.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.97 : 1,100.61 = 535.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.97/1,100.61 = 535.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.97x = 1,100.61 × 535.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.97x = 589,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,409.67/797.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.64

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