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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.05, 1,102.88 and 533.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.05, 1,102.88 and 533.51 is: 736.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.05 : 1,102.88 = 533.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.05/1,102.88 = 533.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.05x = 1,102.88 × 533.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.05x = 588,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,393.33/799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.37

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