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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.40, 1,103 and 538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.40, 1,103 and 538.16 is: 742.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.40 : 1,103 = 538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.40/1,103 = 538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.40x = 1,103 × 538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.40x = 593,590.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,590.48/799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.55

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