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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.10, 1,131.96 and 540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.10, 1,131.96 and 540.54 is: 746.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.10 : 1,131.96 = 540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.10/1,131.96 = 540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.10x = 1,131.96 × 540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.10x = 611,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,869.66/820.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.09

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