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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.50, 1,123.65 and 540.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.50, 1,123.65 and 540.42 is: 811.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.50 : 1,123.65 = 540.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.50/1,123.65 = 540.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.50x = 1,123.65 × 540.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.50x = 607,242.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,242.93/748.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.28

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