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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.87, 1,104.82 and 539.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.87, 1,104.82 and 539.43 is: 743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.87 : 1,104.82 = 539.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.87/1,104.82 = 539.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.87x = 1,104.82 × 539.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.87x = 595,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,973.05/801.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.23

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