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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.72, 1,133.48 and 541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.72, 1,133.48 and 541.86 is: 747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.72 : 1,133.48 = 541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.72/1,133.48 = 541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.72x = 1,133.48 × 541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.72x = 614,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,184.58/821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.44

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