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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.86, 1,129.58 and 539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.86, 1,129.58 and 539.34 is: 744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.86 : 1,129.58 = 539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.86/1,129.58 = 539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.86x = 1,129.58 × 539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.86x = 609,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,224.98/817.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.90

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