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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.28, 1,127.96 and 537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.28, 1,127.96 and 537.76 is: 742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.28 : 1,127.96 = 537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.28/1,127.96 = 537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.28x = 1,127.96 × 537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.28x = 606,571.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,571.77/817.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.18

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