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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.08, 1,136.03 and 539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.08, 1,136.03 and 539.88 is: 745.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.08 : 1,136.03 = 539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.08/1,136.03 = 539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.08x = 1,136.03 × 539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.08x = 613,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,317.18/823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.15

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