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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.46, 1,106.90 and 539.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.46, 1,106.90 and 539.02 is: 744.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.46 : 1,106.90 = 539.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.46/1,106.90 = 539.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.46x = 1,106.90 × 539.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.46x = 596,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,641.24/801.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.44

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