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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.11, 1,133.49 and 541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.11, 1,133.49 and 541.48 is: 747.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.11 : 1,133.49 = 541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.11/1,133.49 = 541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.11x = 1,133.49 × 541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.11x = 613,762.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,762.17/821.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.48

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