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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,108.78 and 538.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,108.78 and 538.77 is: 742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,108.78 = 538.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,108.78 = 538.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,108.78 × 538.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 597,374.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,374.71/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.62

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