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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.72, 1,110.88 and 539.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.72, 1,110.88 and 539.58 is: 744.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.72 : 1,110.88 = 539.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.72/1,110.88 = 539.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.72x = 1,110.88 × 539.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.72x = 599,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,408.63/804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.87

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