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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.29, 1,119.85 and 542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.29, 1,119.85 and 542.30 is: 812.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.29 : 1,119.85 = 542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.29/1,119.85 = 542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.29x = 1,119.85 × 542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.29x = 607,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,294.66/747.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.66

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