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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.71, 1,132.41 and 541.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.71, 1,132.41 and 541.41 is: 747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.71 : 1,132.41 = 541.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.71/1,132.41 = 541.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.71x = 1,132.41 × 541.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.71x = 613,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,098.10/820.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.03

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