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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.47, 1,127.79 and 538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.47, 1,127.79 and 538.20 is: 742.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.47 : 1,127.79 = 538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.47/1,127.79 = 538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.47x = 1,127.79 × 538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.47x = 606,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,976.58/817.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.51

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