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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.46, 1,105.52 and 538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.46, 1,105.52 and 538.02 is: 743.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.46 : 1,105.52 = 538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.46/1,105.52 = 538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.46x = 1,105.52 × 538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.46x = 594,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,789.18/800.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.06

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