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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.34, 1,102.79 and 537.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.34, 1,102.79 and 537.53 is: 741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.34 : 1,102.79 = 537.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.34/1,102.79 = 537.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.34x = 1,102.79 × 537.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.34x = 592,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,774.51/799.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.58

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