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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.30, 1,102.70 and 537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.30, 1,102.70 and 537.40 is: 741.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.30 : 1,102.70 = 537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.30/1,102.70 = 537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.30x = 1,102.70 × 537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.30x = 592,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,590.98/799.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.39

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