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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.46, 1,109.66 and 541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.46, 1,109.66 and 541.02 is: 747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.46 : 1,109.66 = 541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.46/1,109.66 = 541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.46x = 1,109.66 × 541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.46x = 600,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,345.55/803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.20

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