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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.45, 1,128.20 and 538.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.45, 1,128.20 and 538.10 is: 742.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.45 : 1,128.20 = 538.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.45/1,128.20 = 538.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.45x = 1,128.20 × 538.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.45x = 607,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,080.32/817.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.65

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