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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.54, 1,111.18 and 535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.54, 1,111.18 and 535.90 is: 803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.54 : 1,111.18 = 535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.54/1,111.18 = 535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.54x = 1,111.18 × 535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.54x = 595,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,481.36/741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.03

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