Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.69, 1,110 and 541.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 803.69, 1,110 and 541.25 is: 747.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803.69 : 1,110 = 541.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803.69/1,110 = 541.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803.69x = 1,110 × 541.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803.69x = 600,787.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,787.50/803.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747.54
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