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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.87, 1,102.06 and 537.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.87, 1,102.06 and 537.43 is: 740.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.87 : 1,102.06 = 537.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.87/1,102.06 = 537.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.87x = 1,102.06 × 537.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.87x = 592,280.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,280.11/799.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.47

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