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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.78, 1,108.80 and 538.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.78, 1,108.80 and 538.28 is: 742.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.78 : 1,108.80 = 538.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.78/1,108.80 = 538.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.78x = 1,108.80 × 538.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.78x = 596,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,844.86/803.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.55

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