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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.70, 1,104.48 and 538.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.70, 1,104.48 and 538.62 is: 742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.70 : 1,104.48 = 538.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.70/1,104.48 = 538.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.70x = 1,104.48 × 538.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.70x = 594,895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,895.02/800.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.97

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