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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.58, 1,107.26 and 540.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.58, 1,107.26 and 540.78 is: 746.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.58 : 1,107.26 = 540.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.58/1,107.26 = 540.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.58x = 1,107.26 × 540.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.58x = 598,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,784.06/802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.07

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