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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.33, 1,129.47 and 539.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.33, 1,129.47 and 539.02 is: 743.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.33 : 1,129.47 = 539.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.33/1,129.47 = 539.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.33x = 1,129.47 × 539.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.33x = 608,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,804.10/818.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.96

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