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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.69, 1,111.56 and 545.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.69, 1,111.56 and 545.77 is: 817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.69 : 1,111.56 = 545.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.69/1,111.56 = 545.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.69x = 1,111.56 × 545.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.69x = 606,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,660.49/741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.94

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