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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.03, 1,134.36 and 542.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.03, 1,134.36 and 542.85 is: 749.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.03 : 1,134.36 = 542.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.03/1,134.36 = 542.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.03x = 1,134.36 × 542.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.03x = 615,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,787.33/822.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.11

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