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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.82, 1,131.54 and 540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.82, 1,131.54 and 540.08 is: 745.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.82 : 1,131.54 = 540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.82/1,131.54 = 540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.82x = 1,131.54 × 540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.82x = 611,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,122.12/819.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.43

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