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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.53, 1,133.67 and 542.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.53, 1,133.67 and 542.35 is: 748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.53 : 1,133.67 = 542.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.53/1,133.67 = 542.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.53x = 1,133.67 × 542.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.53x = 614,845.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,845.92/821.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.42

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