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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,098.84 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,098.84 and 542.16 is: 811.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,098.84 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,098.84 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,098.84 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 595,747.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,747.09/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.47

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