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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.01, 1,120.92 and 541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.01, 1,120.92 and 541.27 is: 812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.01 : 1,120.92 = 541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.01/1,120.92 = 541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.01x = 1,120.92 × 541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.01x = 606,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,720.37/747.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.20

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