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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.55, 1,104.80 and 534.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.55, 1,104.80 and 534.53 is: 737.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.55 : 1,104.80 = 534.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.55/1,104.80 = 534.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.55x = 1,104.80 × 534.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.55x = 590,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,540.55/800.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.67

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