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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.30, 1,110.87 and 547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.30, 1,110.87 and 547.98 is: 821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.30 : 1,110.87 = 547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.30/1,110.87 = 547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.30x = 1,110.87 × 547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.30x = 608,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,734.54/741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.17

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