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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.12, 1,127.68 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.12, 1,127.68 and 537.44 is: 741.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.12 : 1,127.68 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.12/1,127.68 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.12x = 1,127.68 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.12x = 606,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,060.34/817.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.70

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