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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.75, 1,103.70 and 538.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.75, 1,103.70 and 538.21 is: 742.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.75 : 1,103.70 = 538.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.75/1,103.70 = 538.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.75x = 1,103.70 × 538.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.75x = 594,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,022.38/799.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.76

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