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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.52, 1,105.80 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.52, 1,105.80 and 539.12 is: 743.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.52 : 1,105.80 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.52/1,105.80 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.52x = 1,105.80 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.52x = 596,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,158.90/801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.79

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