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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.11, 1,127.97 and 537.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.11, 1,127.97 and 537.33 is: 741.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.11 : 1,127.97 = 537.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.11/1,127.97 = 537.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.11x = 1,127.97 × 537.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.11x = 606,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,092.12/817.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.75

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