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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.44, 1,103.58 and 537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.44, 1,103.58 and 537.88 is: 741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.44 : 1,103.58 = 537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.44/1,103.58 = 537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.44x = 1,103.58 × 537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.44x = 593,593.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,593.61/800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.58

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