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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,110.36 and 542.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,110.36 and 542.92 is: 750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,110.36 = 542.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,110.36 = 542.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,110.36 × 542.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 602,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,836.65/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.02

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