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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.03, 1,128.52 and 537.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.03, 1,128.52 and 537.90 is: 742.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.03 : 1,128.52 = 537.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.03/1,128.52 = 537.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.03x = 1,128.52 × 537.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.03x = 607,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,028.22/818.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.07

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