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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.96, 1,130.34 and 539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.96, 1,130.34 and 539.22 is: 744.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.96 : 1,130.34 = 539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.96/1,130.34 = 539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.96x = 1,130.34 × 539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.96x = 609,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,501.93/818.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.24

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