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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.56, 1,134.26 and 542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.56, 1,134.26 and 542.28 is: 748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.56 : 1,134.26 = 542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.56/1,134.26 = 542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.56x = 1,134.26 × 542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.56x = 615,086.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,086.51/821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.68

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