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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.04, 1,102.50 and 534.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.04, 1,102.50 and 534.18 is: 736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.04 : 1,102.50 = 534.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.04/1,102.50 = 534.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.04x = 1,102.50 × 534.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.04x = 588,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,933.45/800.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.13

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