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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.88, 1,109.34 and 541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.88, 1,109.34 and 541.94 is: 747.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.88 : 1,109.34 = 541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.88/1,109.34 = 541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.88x = 1,109.34 × 541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.88x = 601,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,195.72/803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.87

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