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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.52, 1,104.54 and 539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.52, 1,104.54 and 539.28 is: 744.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.52 : 1,104.54 = 539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.52/1,104.54 = 539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.52x = 1,104.54 × 539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.52x = 595,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,656.33/800.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.09

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