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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.68, 1,109.46 and 542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.68, 1,109.46 and 542.12 is: 748.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.68 : 1,109.46 = 542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.68/1,109.46 = 542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.68x = 1,109.46 × 542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.68x = 601,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,460.46/803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.38

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