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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.92, 1,027.08 and 547.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.92, 1,027.08 and 547.09 is: 755.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.92 : 1,027.08 = 547.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.92/1,027.08 = 547.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.92x = 1,027.08 × 547.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.92x = 561,902.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,902.63/743.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.33

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