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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.26, 1,129.93 and 539.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.26, 1,129.93 and 539.54 is: 744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.26 : 1,129.93 = 539.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.26/1,129.93 = 539.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.26x = 1,129.93 × 539.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.26x = 609,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,642.43/819.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.14

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