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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.08, 1,109.22 and 542.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.08, 1,109.22 and 542.36 is: 748.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.08 : 1,109.22 = 542.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.08/1,109.22 = 542.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.08x = 1,109.22 × 542.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.08x = 601,596.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,596.56/804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.18

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