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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.54, 1,109.68 and 534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.54, 1,109.68 and 534.90 is: 801.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.54 : 1,109.68 = 534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.54/1,109.68 = 534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.54x = 1,109.68 × 534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.54x = 593,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,567.83/740.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.53

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