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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.23, 1,130.90 and 539.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.23, 1,130.90 and 539.61 is: 744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.23 : 1,130.90 = 539.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.23/1,130.90 = 539.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.23x = 1,130.90 × 539.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.23x = 610,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,244.95/819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.90

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