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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.23, 1,136.08 and 554.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.23, 1,136.08 and 554.41 is: 765.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.23 : 1,136.08 = 554.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.23/1,136.08 = 554.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.23x = 1,136.08 × 554.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.23x = 629,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,851.97/823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.10

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