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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.09, 1,106.90 and 540.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.09, 1,106.90 and 540.19 is: 745.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.09 : 1,106.90 = 540.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.09/1,106.90 = 540.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.09x = 1,106.90 × 540.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.09x = 597,936.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,936.31/802.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.47

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