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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.83, 1,134.30 and 538.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.83, 1,134.30 and 538.63 is: 743.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.83 : 1,134.30 = 538.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.83/1,134.30 = 538.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.83x = 1,134.30 × 538.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.83x = 610,968.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,968.01/821.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.42

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