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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.32, 1,133.31 and 542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.32, 1,133.31 and 542.09 is: 748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.32 : 1,133.31 = 542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.32/1,133.31 = 542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.32x = 1,133.31 × 542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.32x = 614,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,356.02/821.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.02

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