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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823, 1,135.93 and 543.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823, 1,135.93 and 543.29 is: 749.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823 : 1,135.93 = 543.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823/1,135.93 = 543.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823x = 1,135.93 × 543.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823x = 617,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,139.41/823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.87

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