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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.76, 1,130.62 and 540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.76, 1,130.62 and 540.04 is: 744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.76 : 1,130.62 = 540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.76/1,130.62 = 540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.76x = 1,130.62 × 540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.76x = 610,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,580.02/819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.83

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