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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.24, 1,105.29 and 539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.24, 1,105.29 and 539.34 is: 744.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.24 : 1,105.29 = 539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.24/1,105.29 = 539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.24x = 1,105.29 × 539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.24x = 596,127.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,127.11/801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.01

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