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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.46, 1,127.02 and 536.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.46, 1,127.02 and 536.93 is: 741.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.46 : 1,127.02 = 536.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.46/1,127.02 = 536.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.46x = 1,127.02 × 536.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.46x = 605,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,130.85/816.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.16

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