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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.54, 1,134.77 and 542.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.54, 1,134.77 and 542.91 is: 748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.54 : 1,134.77 = 542.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.54/1,134.77 = 542.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.54x = 1,134.77 × 542.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.54x = 616,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,077.98/822.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.99

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