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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.13, 1,127.34 and 537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.13, 1,127.34 and 537.52 is: 741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.13 : 1,127.34 = 537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.13/1,127.34 = 537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.13x = 1,127.34 × 537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.13x = 605,967.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,967.80/817.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.58

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