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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.69, 1,126.73 and 537.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.69, 1,126.73 and 537.07 is: 740.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.69 : 1,126.73 = 537.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.69/1,126.73 = 537.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.69x = 1,126.73 × 537.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.69x = 605,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,137.04/816.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.97

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