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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.20, 1,133.87 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.20, 1,133.87 and 542.34 is: 747.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.20 : 1,133.87 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.20/1,133.87 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.20x = 1,133.87 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.20x = 614,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,940.34/822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.93

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