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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.92, 1,120.48 and 541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.92, 1,120.48 and 541.98 is: 811.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.92 : 1,120.48 = 541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.92/1,120.48 = 541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.92x = 1,120.48 × 541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.92x = 607,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,277.75/747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.96

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