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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.20, 1,110.72 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.20, 1,110.72 and 541.76 is: 748.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.20 : 1,110.72 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.20/1,110.72 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.20x = 1,110.72 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.20x = 601,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,743.67/804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.25

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