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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.54, 1,104.57 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.54, 1,104.57 and 535.68 is: 738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.54 : 1,104.57 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.54/1,104.57 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.54x = 1,104.57 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.54x = 591,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,696.06/801.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.20

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