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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.20, 1,135.51 and 543.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.20, 1,135.51 and 543.43 is: 749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.20 : 1,135.51 = 543.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.20/1,135.51 = 543.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.20x = 1,135.51 × 543.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.20x = 617,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,070.20/823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.60

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