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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.18, 1,103.06 and 533.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.18, 1,103.06 and 533.63 is: 736.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.18 : 1,103.06 = 533.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.18/1,103.06 = 533.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.18x = 1,103.06 × 533.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.18x = 588,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,623.24/799.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.54

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