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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.82, 1,132.30 and 541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.82, 1,132.30 and 541.56 is: 746.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.82 : 1,132.30 = 541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.82/1,132.30 = 541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.82x = 1,132.30 × 541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.82x = 613,208.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,208.39/821.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.16

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