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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.92, 1,110.48 and 546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.92, 1,110.48 and 546.32 is: 817.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.92 : 1,110.48 = 546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.92/1,110.48 = 546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.92x = 1,110.48 × 546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.92x = 606,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,677.43/741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.71

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