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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.14, 1,110.78 and 534.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.14, 1,110.78 and 534.62 is: 801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.14 : 1,110.78 = 534.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.14/1,110.78 = 534.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.14x = 1,110.78 × 534.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.14x = 593,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,845.20/741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.26

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