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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.52, 1,102.22 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.52, 1,102.22 and 536.44 is: 740.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.52 : 1,102.22 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.52/1,102.22 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.52x = 1,102.22 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.52x = 591,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,274.90/798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.46

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