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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.91, 1,110.24 and 546.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.91, 1,110.24 and 546.45 is: 817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.91 : 1,110.24 = 546.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.91/1,110.24 = 546.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.91x = 1,110.24 × 546.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.91x = 606,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,690.65/741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.74

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