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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.81, 1,110.17 and 541.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.81, 1,110.17 and 541.37 is: 747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.81 : 1,110.17 = 541.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.81/1,110.17 = 541.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.81x = 1,110.17 × 541.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.81x = 601,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,016.86/803.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.71

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