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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.48, 1,109.92 and 542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.48, 1,109.92 and 542.64 is: 748.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.48 : 1,109.92 = 542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.48/1,109.92 = 542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.48x = 1,109.92 × 542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.48x = 602,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,286.99/804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.67

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