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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,108.80 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,108.80 and 547.20 is: 818.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,108.80 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,108.80 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,108.80 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 606,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,735.36/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.14

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