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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.99, 1,107.02 and 537.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.99, 1,107.02 and 537.47 is: 740.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.99 : 1,107.02 = 537.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.99/1,107.02 = 537.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.99x = 1,107.02 × 537.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.99x = 594,990.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,990.00/802.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.97

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