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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.47, 1,108 and 533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.47, 1,108 and 533.80 is: 736.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.47 : 1,108 = 533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.47/1,108 = 533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.47x = 1,108 × 533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.47x = 591,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,450.40/803.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.12

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