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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.35, 1,106.46 and 536.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.35, 1,106.46 and 536.34 is: 739.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.35 : 1,106.46 = 536.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.35/1,106.46 = 536.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.35x = 1,106.46 × 536.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.35x = 593,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,438.76/802.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.63

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