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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.33, 1,110.21 and 539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.33, 1,110.21 and 539.22 is: 744.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.33 : 1,110.21 = 539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.33/1,110.21 = 539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.33x = 1,110.21 × 539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.33x = 598,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,649.58/804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.28

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