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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.29, 1,107.54 and 537.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.29, 1,107.54 and 537.18 is: 741.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.29 : 1,107.54 = 537.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.29/1,107.54 = 537.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.29x = 1,107.54 × 537.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.29x = 594,948.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,948.34/802.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.56

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