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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.68, 1,115.35 and 543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.68, 1,115.35 and 543.03 is: 748.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.68 : 1,115.35 = 543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.68/1,115.35 = 543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.68x = 1,115.35 × 543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.68x = 605,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,668.51/808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.96

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