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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.91, 1,104.22 and 538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.91, 1,104.22 and 538.08 is: 742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.91 : 1,104.22 = 538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.91/1,104.22 = 538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.91x = 1,104.22 × 538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.91x = 594,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,158.70/799.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.78

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