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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.65, 1,128.77 and 538.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.65, 1,128.77 and 538.07 is: 742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.65 : 1,128.77 = 538.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.65/1,128.77 = 538.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.65x = 1,128.77 × 538.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.65x = 607,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,348.94/817.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.80

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