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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.46, 1,104.30 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.46, 1,104.30 and 538.56 is: 742.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.46 : 1,104.30 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.46/1,104.30 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.46x = 1,104.30 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.46x = 594,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,731.81/800.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.99

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