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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.40, 1,110.41 and 542.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.40, 1,110.41 and 542.77 is: 749.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.40 : 1,110.41 = 542.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.40/1,110.41 = 542.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.40x = 1,110.41 × 542.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.40x = 602,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,693.78/804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.25

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