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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.03, 1,111.67 and 540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.03, 1,111.67 and 540.52 is: 745.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.03 : 1,111.67 = 540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.03/1,111.67 = 540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.03x = 1,111.67 × 540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.03x = 600,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,880.58/806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.48

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