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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.54, 1,134.92 and 539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.54, 1,134.92 and 539.04 is: 743.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.54 : 1,134.92 = 539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.54/1,134.92 = 539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.54x = 1,134.92 × 539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.54x = 611,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,767.28/822.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.75

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