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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.10, 1,121.34 and 539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.10, 1,121.34 and 539.08 is: 809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.10 : 1,121.34 = 539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.10/1,121.34 = 539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.10x = 1,121.34 × 539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.10x = 604,491.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,491.97/747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.12

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