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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.81, 1,112.76 and 541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.81, 1,112.76 and 541.16 is: 746.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.81 : 1,112.76 = 541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.81/1,112.76 = 541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.81x = 1,112.76 × 541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.81x = 602,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,181.20/806.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.38

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