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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.66, 1,134.95 and 543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.66, 1,134.95 and 543.04 is: 749.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.66 : 1,134.95 = 543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.66/1,134.95 = 543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.66x = 1,134.95 × 543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.66x = 616,317.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,317.70/822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.18

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