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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.99, 1,127.01 and 536.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.99, 1,127.01 and 536.93 is: 740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.99 : 1,127.01 = 536.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.99/1,127.01 = 536.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.99x = 1,127.01 × 536.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.99x = 605,126.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,126.08/816.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.68

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