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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.36, 1,104.60 and 535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.36, 1,104.60 and 535.38 is: 737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.36 : 1,104.60 = 535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.36/1,104.60 = 535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.36x = 1,104.60 × 535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.36x = 591,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,380.75/801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.97

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