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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.44, 1,105.06 and 538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.44, 1,105.06 and 538.84 is: 743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.44 : 1,105.06 = 538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.44/1,105.06 = 538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.44x = 1,105.06 × 538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.44x = 595,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,450.53/800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.90

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