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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.78, 1,111.32 and 543.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.78, 1,111.32 and 543.42 is: 750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.78 : 1,111.32 = 543.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.78/1,111.32 = 543.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.78x = 1,111.32 × 543.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.78x = 603,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,913.51/804.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.41

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