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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.89, 1,107.66 and 540.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.89, 1,107.66 and 540.99 is: 746.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.89 : 1,107.66 = 540.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.89/1,107.66 = 540.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.89x = 1,107.66 × 540.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.89x = 599,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,232.98/802.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.35

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