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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.80, 1,127.76 and 538.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.80, 1,127.76 and 538.28 is: 742.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.80 : 1,127.76 = 538.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.80/1,127.76 = 538.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.80x = 1,127.76 × 538.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.80x = 607,050.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,050.65/817.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.30

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