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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.15, 1,128.74 and 538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.15, 1,128.74 and 538.52 is: 742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.15 : 1,128.74 = 538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.15/1,128.74 = 538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.15x = 1,128.74 × 538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.15x = 607,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,840.73/818.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.95

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