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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.56, 1,102.86 and 538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.56, 1,102.86 and 538.02 is: 742.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.56 : 1,102.86 = 538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.56/1,102.86 = 538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.56x = 1,102.86 × 538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.56x = 593,360.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,360.74/799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.11

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