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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.74, 1,108.74 and 541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.74, 1,108.74 and 541.84 is: 747.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.74 : 1,108.74 = 541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.74/1,108.74 = 541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.74x = 1,108.74 × 541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.74x = 600,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,759.68/803.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.46

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