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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747, 1,031.04 and 540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747, 1,031.04 and 540.36 is: 745.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747 : 1,031.04 = 540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747/1,031.04 = 540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747x = 1,031.04 × 540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747x = 557,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,132.77/747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.83

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