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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.45, 1,129.58 and 539.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.45, 1,129.58 and 539.10 is: 744.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.45 : 1,129.58 = 539.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.45/1,129.58 = 539.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.45x = 1,129.58 × 539.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.45x = 608,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,956.58/818.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.04

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