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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.32, 1,130.55 and 540.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.32, 1,130.55 and 540.09 is: 745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.32 : 1,130.55 = 540.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.32/1,130.55 = 540.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.32x = 1,130.55 × 540.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.32x = 610,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,598.75/819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.26

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