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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.19, 1,104.92 and 539.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.19, 1,104.92 and 539.56 is: 744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.19 : 1,104.92 = 539.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.19/1,104.92 = 539.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.19x = 1,104.92 × 539.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.19x = 596,165.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,165.11/801.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.10

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