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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.31, 1,110.60 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.31, 1,110.60 and 534.89 is: 801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.31 : 1,110.60 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.31/1,110.60 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.31x = 1,110.60 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.31x = 594,051.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,051.61/741.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.36

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