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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.57, 1,127.94 and 537.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.57, 1,127.94 and 537.96 is: 742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.57 : 1,127.94 = 537.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.57/1,127.94 = 537.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.57x = 1,127.94 × 537.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.57x = 606,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,786.60/817.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.18

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