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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.35, 1,129.02 and 538.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.35, 1,129.02 and 538.74 is: 743.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.35 : 1,129.02 = 538.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.35/1,129.02 = 538.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.35x = 1,129.02 × 538.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.35x = 608,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,248.23/818.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.26

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