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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.32, 1,111.80 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.32, 1,111.80 and 534.20 is: 801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.32 : 1,111.80 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.32/1,111.80 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.32x = 1,111.80 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.32x = 593,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,923.56/741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.17

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