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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.28, 1,135.44 and 543.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.28, 1,135.44 and 543.20 is: 749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.28 : 1,135.44 = 543.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.28/1,135.44 = 543.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.28x = 1,135.44 × 543.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.28x = 616,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,771.01/823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.16

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