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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.04, 1,125.58 and 536.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.04, 1,125.58 and 536.28 is: 739.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.04 : 1,125.58 = 536.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.04/1,125.58 = 536.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.04x = 1,125.58 × 536.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.04x = 603,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,626.04/816.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.70

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