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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.80, 1,134.97 and 542.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.80, 1,134.97 and 542.95 is: 748.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.80 : 1,134.97 = 542.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.80/1,134.97 = 542.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.80x = 1,134.97 × 542.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.80x = 616,227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,227.77/822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.94

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