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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.92, 1,110.72 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.92, 1,110.72 and 546.24 is: 817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.92 : 1,110.72 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.92/1,110.72 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.92x = 1,110.72 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.92x = 606,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,719.69/741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.77

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