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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.66, 1,103.19 and 538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.66, 1,103.19 and 538.22 is: 741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.66 : 1,103.19 = 538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.66/1,103.19 = 538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.66x = 1,103.19 × 538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.66x = 593,753.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,753.41/800.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.58

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