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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.18, 1,136.10 and 543.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.18, 1,136.10 and 543.64 is: 750.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.18 : 1,136.10 = 543.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.18/1,136.10 = 543.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.18x = 1,136.10 × 543.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.18x = 617,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,629.40/823.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.30

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