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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.53, 1,109.67 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.53, 1,109.67 and 534.89 is: 801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.53 : 1,109.67 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.53/1,109.67 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.53x = 1,109.67 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.53x = 593,551.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,551.39/740.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.52

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