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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.02, 1,135.92 and 543.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.02, 1,135.92 and 543.72 is: 750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.02 : 1,135.92 = 543.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.02/1,135.92 = 543.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.02x = 1,135.92 × 543.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.02x = 617,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,622.42/823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.43

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