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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.09, 1,128.09 and 538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.09, 1,128.09 and 538.30 is: 742.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.09 : 1,128.09 = 538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.09/1,128.09 = 538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.09x = 1,128.09 × 538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.09x = 607,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,250.85/818.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.28

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