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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.17, 1,126.19 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.17, 1,126.19 and 536.52 is: 740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.17 : 1,126.19 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.17/1,126.19 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.17x = 1,126.19 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.17x = 604,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,224.80/816.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.32

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