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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.55, 1,108.31 and 534.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.55, 1,108.31 and 534.06 is: 736.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.55 : 1,108.31 = 534.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.55/1,108.31 = 534.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.55x = 1,108.31 × 534.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.55x = 591,904.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,904.04/803.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.61

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