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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.69, 1,108.62 and 540.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.69, 1,108.62 and 540.25 is: 746.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.69 : 1,108.62 = 540.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.69/1,108.62 = 540.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.69x = 1,108.62 × 540.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.69x = 598,929.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,929.18/802.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.15

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