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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.20, 1,127.43 and 537.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.20, 1,127.43 and 537.58 is: 741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.20 : 1,127.43 = 537.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.20/1,127.43 = 537.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.20x = 1,127.43 × 537.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.20x = 606,083.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,083.82/817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.66

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