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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.30, 1,113.15 and 537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.30, 1,113.15 and 537.30 is: 806.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.30 : 1,113.15 = 537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.30/1,113.15 = 537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.30x = 1,113.15 × 537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.30x = 598,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,095.50/741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.82

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