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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.18, 1,107.33 and 540.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.18, 1,107.33 and 540.97 is: 746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.18 : 1,107.33 = 540.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.18/1,107.33 = 540.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.18x = 1,107.33 × 540.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.18x = 599,032.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,032.31/802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.76

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