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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.72, 1,122.18 and 542.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.72, 1,122.18 and 542.38 is: 814.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.72 : 1,122.18 = 542.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.72/1,122.18 = 542.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.72x = 1,122.18 × 542.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.72x = 608,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,647.99/747.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.01

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