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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.93, 1,110.33 and 544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.93, 1,110.33 and 544.39 is: 815.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.93 : 1,110.33 = 544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.93/1,110.33 = 544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.93x = 1,110.33 × 544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.93x = 604,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,449.77/740.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.80

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