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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.92, 1,130.10 and 539.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.92, 1,130.10 and 539.56 is: 744.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.92 : 1,130.10 = 539.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.92/1,130.10 = 539.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.92x = 1,130.10 × 539.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.92x = 609,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,756.76/818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.59

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