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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.18, 1,033.98 and 540.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.18, 1,033.98 and 540.05 is: 745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.18 : 1,033.98 = 540.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.18/1,033.98 = 540.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.18x = 1,033.98 × 540.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.18x = 558,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,400.90/749.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.35

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