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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.15, 1,111.88 and 546.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.15, 1,111.88 and 546.86 is: 818.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.15 : 1,111.88 = 546.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.15/1,111.88 = 546.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.15x = 1,111.88 × 546.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.15x = 608,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,034.40/743.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.19

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