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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.67, 1,129.32 and 539.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.67, 1,129.32 and 539.15 is: 744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.67 : 1,129.32 = 539.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.67/1,129.32 = 539.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.67x = 1,129.32 × 539.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.67x = 608,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,872.88/817.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.64

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