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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.58, 1,109.91 and 542.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.58, 1,109.91 and 542.86 is: 748.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.58 : 1,109.91 = 542.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.58/1,109.91 = 542.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.58x = 1,109.91 × 542.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.58x = 602,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,525.74/804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.87

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