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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.29, 1,134.42 and 542.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.29, 1,134.42 and 542.67 is: 748.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.29 : 1,134.42 = 542.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.29/1,134.42 = 542.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.29x = 1,134.42 × 542.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.29x = 615,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,615.70/822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.66

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