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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.64, 1,126.46 and 536.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.64, 1,126.46 and 536.90 is: 740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.64 : 1,126.46 = 536.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.64/1,126.46 = 536.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.64x = 1,126.46 × 536.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.64x = 604,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,796.37/816.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.59

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