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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.30, 1,109.50 and 541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.30, 1,109.50 and 541.86 is: 747.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.30 : 1,109.50 = 541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.30/1,109.50 = 541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.30x = 1,109.50 × 541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.30x = 601,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,193.67/804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.47

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