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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.74, 1,105.89 and 541.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.74, 1,105.89 and 541.97 is: 813.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.74 : 1,105.89 = 541.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.74/1,105.89 = 541.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.74x = 1,105.89 × 541.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.74x = 599,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,359.20/736.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.53

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