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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.03, 1,114.43 and 542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.03, 1,114.43 and 542.52 is: 748.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.03 : 1,114.43 = 542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.03/1,114.43 = 542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.03x = 1,114.43 × 542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.03x = 604,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,600.56/808.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.24

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