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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.72, 1,135.64 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.72, 1,135.64 and 539.16 is: 744.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.72 : 1,135.64 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.72/1,135.64 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.72x = 1,135.64 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.72x = 612,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,291.66/822.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.23

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