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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.97, 1,106.81 and 540.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.97, 1,106.81 and 540.53 is: 745.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.97 : 1,106.81 = 540.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.97/1,106.81 = 540.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.97x = 1,106.81 × 540.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.97x = 598,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,258.48/802.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.06

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