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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.29, 1,109.52 and 546.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.29, 1,109.52 and 546.21 is: 817.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.29 : 1,109.52 = 546.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.29/1,109.52 = 546.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.29x = 1,109.52 × 546.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.29x = 606,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,028.19/741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.54

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