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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.74, 1,103.22 and 537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.74, 1,103.22 and 537.84 is: 741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.74 : 1,103.22 = 537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.74/1,103.22 = 537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.74x = 1,103.22 × 537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.74x = 593,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,355.84/799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.94

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