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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.16, 1,103.64 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.16, 1,103.64 and 534.48 is: 737.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.16 : 1,103.64 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.16/1,103.64 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.16x = 1,103.64 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.16x = 589,873.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,873.51/800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.19

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