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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.68, 1,109.97 and 544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.68, 1,109.97 and 544.14 is: 815.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.68 : 1,109.97 = 544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.68/1,109.97 = 544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.68x = 1,109.97 × 544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.68x = 603,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,976.36/740.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.43

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