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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.39, 1,108.35 and 541.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.39, 1,108.35 and 541.49 is: 747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.39 : 1,108.35 = 541.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.39/1,108.35 = 541.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.39x = 1,108.35 × 541.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.39x = 600,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,160.44/803.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.03

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