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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.19, 1,103.76 and 534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.19, 1,103.76 and 534.63 is: 737.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.19 : 1,103.76 = 534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.19/1,103.76 = 534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.19x = 1,103.76 × 534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.19x = 590,103.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,103.21/800.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.45

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