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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800, 1,104 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800, 1,104 and 432 is: 596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800 : 1,104 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800/1,104 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800x = 1,104 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800x = 476,928
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,928/800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.16

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