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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.23, 1,102.71 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.23, 1,102.71 and 533.76 is: 736.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.23 : 1,102.71 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.23/1,102.71 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.23x = 1,102.71 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.23x = 588,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,582.49/799.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.44

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