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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.44, 1,107.81 and 540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.44, 1,107.81 and 540.81 is: 746.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.44 : 1,107.81 = 540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.44/1,107.81 = 540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.44x = 1,107.81 × 540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.44x = 599,114.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,114.73/802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.62

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