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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.53, 1,130.63 and 539.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.53, 1,130.63 and 539.91 is: 744.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.53 : 1,130.63 = 539.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.53/1,130.63 = 539.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.53x = 1,130.63 × 539.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.53x = 610,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,442.62/819.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.87

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