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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.96, 1,110.96 and 539.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.96, 1,110.96 and 539.37 is: 744.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.96 : 1,110.96 = 539.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.96/1,110.96 = 539.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.96x = 1,110.96 × 539.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.96x = 599,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,218.50/804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.41

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