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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.54, 1,111.47 and 540.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.54, 1,111.47 and 540.68 is: 745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.54 : 1,111.47 = 540.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.54/1,111.47 = 540.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.54x = 1,111.47 × 540.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.54x = 600,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,949.60/806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.10

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