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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.63, 1,130.78 and 540.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.63, 1,130.78 and 540.01 is: 745.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.63 : 1,130.78 = 540.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.63/1,130.78 = 540.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.63x = 1,130.78 × 540.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.63x = 610,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,624.15/819.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.00

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