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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.50, 1,101.53 and 536.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.50, 1,101.53 and 536.06 is: 739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.50 : 1,101.53 = 536.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.50/1,101.53 = 536.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.50x = 1,101.53 × 536.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.50x = 590,490.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,490.27/798.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.50

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