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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.97, 1,108.19 and 541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.97, 1,108.19 and 541.53 is: 746.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.97 : 1,108.19 = 541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.97/1,108.19 = 541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.97x = 1,108.19 × 541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.97x = 600,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,115.42/803.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.44

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