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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.43, 1,103.40 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.43, 1,103.40 and 533.88 is: 736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.43 : 1,103.40 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.43/1,103.40 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.43x = 1,103.40 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.43x = 589,083.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,083.19/799.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.88

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