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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.64, 1,134.10 and 542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.64, 1,134.10 and 542.09 is: 748.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.64 : 1,134.10 = 542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.64/1,134.10 = 542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.64x = 1,134.10 × 542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.64x = 614,787.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,787.78/821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.24

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