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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.13, 1,106.80 and 536.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.13, 1,106.80 and 536.14 is: 739.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.13 : 1,106.80 = 536.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.13/1,106.80 = 536.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.13x = 1,106.80 × 536.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.13x = 593,399.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,399.75/802.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.78

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