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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.22, 1,132.82 and 541.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.22, 1,132.82 and 541.96 is: 746.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.22 : 1,132.82 = 541.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.22/1,132.82 = 541.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.22x = 1,132.82 × 541.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.22x = 613,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,939.62/822.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.69

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