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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.72, 1,129.38 and 539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.72, 1,129.38 and 539 is: 743.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.72 : 1,129.38 = 539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.72/1,129.38 = 539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.72x = 1,129.38 × 539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.72x = 608,735.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,735.82/818.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.52

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