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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.59, 1,107.23 and 540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.59, 1,107.23 and 540.15 is: 745.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.59 : 1,107.23 = 540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.59/1,107.23 = 540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.59x = 1,107.23 × 540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.59x = 598,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,066.10/802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.17

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