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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.90, 1,105.71 and 539.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.90, 1,105.71 and 539.18 is: 744.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.90 : 1,105.71 = 539.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.90/1,105.71 = 539.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.90x = 1,105.71 × 539.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.90x = 596,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,176.72/800.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.38

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