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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.03, 1,113.05 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.03, 1,113.05 and 541.52 is: 746.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.03 : 1,113.05 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.03/1,113.05 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.03x = 1,113.05 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.03x = 602,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,738.84/807.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.86

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