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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.08, 1,107.84 and 541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.08, 1,107.84 and 541.36 is: 746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.08 : 1,107.84 = 541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.08/1,107.84 = 541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.08x = 1,107.84 × 541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.08x = 599,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,740.26/803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.80

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