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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.52, 1,103.04 and 537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.52, 1,103.04 and 537.12 is: 741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.52 : 1,103.04 = 537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.52/1,103.04 = 537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.52x = 1,103.04 × 537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.52x = 592,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,464.84/799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.03

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