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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.74, 1,110.65 and 539.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.74, 1,110.65 and 539.33 is: 744.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.74 : 1,110.65 = 539.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.74/1,110.65 = 539.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.74x = 1,110.65 × 539.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.74x = 598,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,998.61/804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.34

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