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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.55, 1,132.03 and 540.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.55, 1,132.03 and 540.93 is: 746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.55 : 1,132.03 = 540.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.55/1,132.03 = 540.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.55x = 1,132.03 × 540.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.55x = 612,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,348.99/820.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.27

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