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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.04, 1,101.13 and 533.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.04, 1,101.13 and 533.18 is: 734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.04 : 1,101.13 = 533.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.04/1,101.13 = 533.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.04x = 1,101.13 × 533.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.04x = 587,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,092.32/799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.75

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