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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.33, 1,130.85 and 540.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.33, 1,130.85 and 540.02 is: 745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.33 : 1,130.85 = 540.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.33/1,130.85 = 540.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.33x = 1,130.85 × 540.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.33x = 610,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,681.62/819.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.34

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