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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.46, 1,129.78 and 538.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.46, 1,129.78 and 538.93 is: 743.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.46 : 1,129.78 = 538.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.46/1,129.78 = 538.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.46x = 1,129.78 × 538.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.46x = 608,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,872.34/818.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.92

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