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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.66, 1,104.57 and 539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.66, 1,104.57 and 539.22 is: 742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.66 : 1,104.57 = 539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.66/1,104.57 = 539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.66x = 1,104.57 × 539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.66x = 595,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,606.24/801.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.97

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