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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.82, 1,108.33 and 541.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.82, 1,108.33 and 541.19 is: 747.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.82 : 1,108.33 = 541.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.82/1,108.33 = 541.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.82x = 1,108.33 × 541.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.82x = 599,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,810.22/802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.13

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