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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.60, 1,133.28 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.60, 1,133.28 and 541.76 is: 747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.60 : 1,133.28 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.60/1,133.28 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.60x = 1,133.28 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.60x = 613,965.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,965.77/821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.28

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