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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.06, 1,109.14 and 540.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.06, 1,109.14 and 540.62 is: 746.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.06 : 1,109.14 = 540.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.06/1,109.14 = 540.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.06x = 1,109.14 × 540.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.06x = 599,624.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,624.69/803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.67

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