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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.75, 1,103.28 and 538.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.75, 1,103.28 and 538.31 is: 741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.75 : 1,103.28 = 538.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.75/1,103.28 = 538.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.75x = 1,103.28 × 538.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.75x = 593,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,901.14/800.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.69

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