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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.60, 1,109.13 and 541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.60, 1,109.13 and 541.46 is: 747.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.60 : 1,109.13 = 541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.60/1,109.13 = 541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.60x = 1,109.13 × 541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.60x = 600,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,549.53/803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.32

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