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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.11, 1,103.36 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.11, 1,103.36 and 534.50 is: 737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.11 : 1,103.36 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.11/1,103.36 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.11x = 1,103.36 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.11x = 589,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,745.92/800.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.08

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