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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.24, 1,125.57 and 536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.24, 1,125.57 and 536.13 is: 739.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.24 : 1,125.57 = 536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.24/1,125.57 = 536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.24x = 1,125.57 × 536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.24x = 603,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,451.84/816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.31

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