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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.90, 1,107.09 and 540.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.90, 1,107.09 and 540.18 is: 745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.90 : 1,107.09 = 540.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.90/1,107.09 = 540.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.90x = 1,107.09 × 540.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.90x = 598,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,027.88/801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.76

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