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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.46, 1,119.98 and 541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.46, 1,119.98 and 541.06 is: 810.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.46 : 1,119.98 = 541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.46/1,119.98 = 541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.46x = 1,119.98 × 541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.46x = 605,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,978.19/747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.72

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