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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.30, 1,130.45 and 535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.30, 1,130.45 and 535.78 is: 739.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.30 : 1,130.45 = 535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.30/1,130.45 = 535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.30x = 1,130.45 × 535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.30x = 605,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,669.56/819.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.26

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