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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.71, 1,127.69 and 537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.71, 1,127.69 and 537.84 is: 741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.71 : 1,127.69 = 537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.71/1,127.69 = 537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.71x = 1,127.69 × 537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.71x = 606,516.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,516.12/817.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.73

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