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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.65, 1,130.15 and 539.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.65, 1,130.15 and 539.07 is: 744.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.65 : 1,130.15 = 539.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.65/1,130.15 = 539.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.65x = 1,130.15 × 539.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.65x = 609,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,229.96/818.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.19

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