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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.44, 1,103.51 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.44, 1,103.51 and 534.89 is: 737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.44 : 1,103.51 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.44/1,103.51 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.44x = 1,103.51 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.44x = 590,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,260.56/800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.42

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