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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.53, 1,108.17 and 533.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.53, 1,108.17 and 533.89 is: 800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.53 : 1,108.17 = 533.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.53/1,108.17 = 533.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.53x = 1,108.17 × 533.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.53x = 591,640.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,640.88/739.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.02

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