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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.55, 1,109.69 and 535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.55, 1,109.69 and 535.06 is: 737.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.55 : 1,109.69 = 535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.55/1,109.69 = 535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.55x = 1,109.69 × 535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.55x = 593,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,750.73/804.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.99

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