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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.89, 1,106.28 and 539.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.89, 1,106.28 and 539.99 is: 744.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.89 : 1,106.28 = 539.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.89/1,106.28 = 539.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.89x = 1,106.28 × 539.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.89x = 597,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,380.14/801.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.97

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