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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.96, 1,107.75 and 541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.96, 1,107.75 and 541.06 is: 746.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.96 : 1,107.75 = 541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.96/1,107.75 = 541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.96x = 1,107.75 × 541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.96x = 599,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,359.22/802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.44

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