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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.45, 1,108.40 and 542.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.45, 1,108.40 and 542.01 is: 746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.45 : 1,108.40 = 542.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.45/1,108.40 = 542.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.45x = 1,108.40 × 542.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.45x = 600,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,758.34/804.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.80

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