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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.76, 1,107.74 and 541.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.76, 1,107.74 and 541.13 is: 746.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.76 : 1,107.74 = 541.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.76/1,107.74 = 541.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.76x = 1,107.74 × 541.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.76x = 599,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,427.16/802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.71

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