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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.06, 1,109.16 and 546.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.06, 1,109.16 and 546.03 is: 817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.06 : 1,109.16 = 546.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.06/1,109.16 = 546.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.06x = 1,109.16 × 546.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.06x = 605,634.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,634.63/741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.25

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