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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.53, 1,103.88 and 538.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.53, 1,103.88 and 538.09 is: 741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.53 : 1,103.88 = 538.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.53/1,103.88 = 538.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.53x = 1,103.88 × 538.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.53x = 593,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,986.79/800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.99

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