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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.38, 1,109.09 and 541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.38, 1,109.09 and 541.94 is: 747.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.38 : 1,109.09 = 541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.38/1,109.09 = 541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.38x = 1,109.09 × 541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.38x = 601,056.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,056.04/804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.23

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