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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.97, 1,126.67 and 537.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.97, 1,126.67 and 537.11 is: 740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.97 : 1,126.67 = 537.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.97/1,126.67 = 537.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.97x = 1,126.67 × 537.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.97x = 605,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,145.72/816.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.72

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