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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.62, 1,127.40 and 537.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.62, 1,127.40 and 537.67 is: 742.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.62 : 1,127.40 = 537.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.62/1,127.40 = 537.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.62x = 1,127.40 × 537.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.62x = 606,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,167.64/816.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.29

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