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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.16, 1,130.47 and 539.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.16, 1,130.47 and 539.84 is: 744.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.16 : 1,130.47 = 539.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.16/1,130.47 = 539.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.16x = 1,130.47 × 539.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.16x = 610,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,265.92/820.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.09

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