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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.53, 1,107.14 and 540.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.53, 1,107.14 and 540.45 is: 745.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.53 : 1,107.14 = 540.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.53/1,107.14 = 540.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.53x = 1,107.14 × 540.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.53x = 598,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,351.11/802.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.58

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