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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.46, 1,128.40 and 537.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.46, 1,128.40 and 537.93 is: 742.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.46 : 1,128.40 = 537.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.46/1,128.40 = 537.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.46x = 1,128.40 × 537.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.46x = 607,000.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,000.21/817.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.54

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