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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.24, 1,133.67 and 541.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.24, 1,133.67 and 541.61 is: 747.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.24 : 1,133.67 = 541.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.24/1,133.67 = 541.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.24x = 1,133.67 × 541.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.24x = 614,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,001.34/821.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.66

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