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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.94, 1,127.08 and 537.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.94, 1,127.08 and 537.33 is: 741.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.94 : 1,127.08 = 537.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.94/1,127.08 = 537.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.94x = 1,127.08 × 537.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.94x = 605,605.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,605.57/816.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.31

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