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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.08, 1,126.12 and 536.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.08, 1,126.12 and 536.72 is: 740.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.08 : 1,126.12 = 536.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.08/1,126.12 = 536.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.08x = 1,126.12 × 536.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.08x = 604,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,411.13/816.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.63

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