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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.72, 1,105.92 and 539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.72, 1,105.92 and 539.28 is: 743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.72 : 1,105.92 = 539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.72/1,105.92 = 539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.72x = 1,105.92 × 539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.72x = 596,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,400.54/801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.90

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