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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,105.44 and 539.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,105.44 and 539.58 is: 744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,105.44 = 539.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,105.44 = 539.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,105.44 × 539.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 596,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,473.32/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.83

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