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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,110.08 and 544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,110.08 and 544.22 is: 815.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,110.08 = 544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,110.08 = 544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,110.08 × 544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 604,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,131.87/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.56

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