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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.68, 1,108.88 and 541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.68, 1,108.88 and 541.60 is: 747.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.68 : 1,108.88 = 541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.68/1,108.88 = 541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.68x = 1,108.88 × 541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.68x = 600,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,569.41/803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.27

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