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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.02, 1,105.45 and 539.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.02, 1,105.45 and 539.19 is: 744.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.02 : 1,105.45 = 539.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.02/1,105.45 = 539.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.02x = 1,105.45 × 539.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.02x = 596,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,046.24/801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.11

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