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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.90, 1,110.05 and 543.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.90, 1,110.05 and 543.27 is: 749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.90 : 1,110.05 = 543.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.90/1,110.05 = 543.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.90x = 1,110.05 × 543.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.90x = 603,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,063.40/804.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.24

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