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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.56, 1,105.07 and 536.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.56, 1,105.07 and 536.02 is: 738.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.56 : 1,105.07 = 536.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.56/1,105.07 = 536.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.56x = 1,105.07 × 536.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.56x = 592,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,334.18/801.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.97

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