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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.62, 1,107.63 and 540.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.62, 1,107.63 and 540.18 is: 745.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.62 : 1,107.63 = 540.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.62/1,107.63 = 540.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.62x = 1,107.63 × 540.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.62x = 598,319.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,319.57/802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.46

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