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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,111.86 and 547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,111.86 and 547.80 is: 822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,111.86 = 547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,111.86 = 547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,111.86 × 547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 609,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,076.91/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.23

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