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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.83, 1,117.40 and 539.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.83, 1,117.40 and 539.91 is: 808.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.83 : 1,117.40 = 539.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.83/1,117.40 = 539.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.83x = 1,117.40 × 539.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.83x = 603,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,292.73/745.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.89

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