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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.18, 1,104.44 and 534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.18, 1,104.44 and 534.63 is: 737.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.18 : 1,104.44 = 534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.18/1,104.44 = 534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.18x = 1,104.44 × 534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.18x = 590,464.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,464.08/800.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.92

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