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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.76, 1,133.38 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.76, 1,133.38 and 542.04 is: 747.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.76 : 1,133.38 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.76/1,133.38 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.76x = 1,133.38 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.76x = 614,337.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,337.30/821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.59

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