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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.36, 1,103.16 and 537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.36, 1,103.16 and 537.76 is: 742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.36 : 1,103.16 = 537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.36/1,103.16 = 537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.36x = 1,103.16 × 537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.36x = 593,235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,235.32/799.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.14

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