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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.55, 1,120.50 and 543.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.55, 1,120.50 and 543.01 is: 813.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.55 : 1,120.50 = 543.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.55/1,120.50 = 543.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.55x = 1,120.50 × 543.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.55x = 608,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,442.00/747.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.91

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