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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.05, 1,126.20 and 536.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.05, 1,126.20 and 536.45 is: 740.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.05 : 1,126.20 = 536.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.05/1,126.20 = 536.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.05x = 1,126.20 × 536.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.05x = 604,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,149.54/816.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.33

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