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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.40, 1,104.38 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.40, 1,104.38 and 539.16 is: 743.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.40 : 1,104.38 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.40/1,104.38 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.40x = 1,104.38 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.40x = 595,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,437.52/800.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.92

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