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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.60, 1,134.18 and 541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.60, 1,134.18 and 541.98 is: 748.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.60 : 1,134.18 = 541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.60/1,134.18 = 541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.60x = 1,134.18 × 541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.60x = 614,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,702.88/821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.18

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