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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.65, 1,103.58 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.65, 1,103.58 and 541.44 is: 811.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.65 : 1,103.58 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.65/1,103.58 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.65x = 1,103.58 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.65x = 597,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,522.36/736.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.13

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