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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.72, 1,102.88 and 537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.72, 1,102.88 and 537.28 is: 741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.72 : 1,102.88 = 537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.72/1,102.88 = 537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.72x = 1,102.88 × 537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.72x = 592,555.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,555.37/798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.88

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