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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.70, 1,133.27 and 541.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.70, 1,133.27 and 541.83 is: 747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.70 : 1,133.27 = 541.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.70/1,133.27 = 541.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.70x = 1,133.27 × 541.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.70x = 614,036.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,036.97/821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.28

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