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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.50, 1,127.73 and 540.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.50, 1,127.73 and 540.02 is: 745.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.50 : 1,127.73 = 540.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.50/1,127.73 = 540.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.50x = 1,127.73 × 540.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.50x = 608,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,996.75/816.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.86

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