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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.79, 1,110.11 and 535.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.79, 1,110.11 and 535.79 is: 802.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.79 : 1,110.11 = 535.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.79/1,110.11 = 535.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.79x = 1,110.11 × 535.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.79x = 594,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,785.93/740.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.91

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