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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.06, 1,128.64 and 538.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.06, 1,128.64 and 538.46 is: 742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.06 : 1,128.64 = 538.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.06/1,128.64 = 538.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.06x = 1,128.64 × 538.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.06x = 607,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,727.49/818.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.89

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