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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.16, 1,101.24 and 536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.16, 1,101.24 and 536.56 is: 740.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.16 : 1,101.24 = 536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.16/1,101.24 = 536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.16x = 1,101.24 × 536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.16x = 590,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,881.33/798.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.30

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