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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.97, 1,104.32 and 534.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.97, 1,104.32 and 534.85 is: 738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.97 : 1,104.32 = 534.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.97/1,104.32 = 534.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.97x = 1,104.32 × 534.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.97x = 590,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,644.13/799.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.34

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