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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.11, 1,116.55 and 540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.11, 1,116.55 and 540.36 is: 810.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.11 : 1,116.55 = 540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.11/1,116.55 = 540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.11x = 1,116.55 × 540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.11x = 603,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,338.96/744.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.82

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