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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.58, 1,105.88 and 539.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.58, 1,105.88 and 539.78 is: 744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.58 : 1,105.88 = 539.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.58/1,105.88 = 539.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.58x = 1,105.88 × 539.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.58x = 596,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,931.91/801.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.69

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