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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.25, 1,107.54 and 540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.25, 1,107.54 and 540.81 is: 745.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.25 : 1,107.54 = 540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.25/1,107.54 = 540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.25x = 1,107.54 × 540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.25x = 598,968.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,968.71/803.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.68

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