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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.11, 1,108.95 and 545.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.11, 1,108.95 and 545.51 is: 817.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.11 : 1,108.95 = 545.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.11/1,108.95 = 545.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.11x = 1,108.95 × 545.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.11x = 604,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,935.72/740.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.36

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