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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.39, 1,120.39 and 541.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.39, 1,120.39 and 541.05 is: 812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.39 : 1,120.39 = 541.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.39/1,120.39 = 541.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.39x = 1,120.39 × 541.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.39x = 606,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,185.66/746.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.16

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