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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,111.14 and 548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,111.14 and 548.52 is: 822.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,111.14 = 548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,111.14 = 548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,111.14 × 548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 609,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,482.51/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.78

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