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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,128.72 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,128.72 and 538.56 is: 743.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,128.72 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,128.72 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,128.72 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 607,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,883.44/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.21

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