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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.65, 1,109.51 and 541.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.65, 1,109.51 and 541.93 is: 748.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.65 : 1,109.51 = 541.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.65/1,109.51 = 541.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.65x = 1,109.51 × 541.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.65x = 601,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,276.75/803.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.18

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