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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,103.49 and 534.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,103.49 and 534.06 is: 736.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,103.49 = 534.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,103.49 = 534.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,103.49 × 534.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 589,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,329.87/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.65

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