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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.76, 1,114.71 and 539.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.76, 1,114.71 and 539.03 is: 807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.76 : 1,114.71 = 539.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.76/1,114.71 = 539.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.76x = 1,114.71 × 539.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.76x = 600,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,856.56/743.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.86

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