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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.71, 1,128.08 and 537.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.71, 1,128.08 and 537.59 is: 741.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.71 : 1,128.08 = 537.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.71/1,128.08 = 537.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.71x = 1,128.08 × 537.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.71x = 606,440.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,440.23/817.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.63

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