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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.81, 1,104.89 and 535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.81, 1,104.89 and 535.64 is: 739.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.81 : 1,104.89 = 535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.81/1,104.89 = 535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.81x = 1,104.89 × 535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.81x = 591,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,815.08/800.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.03

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