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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.74, 1,133.79 and 545.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.74, 1,133.79 and 545.74 is: 752.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.74 : 1,133.79 = 545.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.74/1,133.79 = 545.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.74x = 1,133.79 × 545.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.74x = 618,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,754.55/821.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.98

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