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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.32, 1,134.36 and 543.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.32, 1,134.36 and 543.06 is: 748.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.32 : 1,134.36 = 543.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.32/1,134.36 = 543.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.32x = 1,134.36 × 543.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.32x = 616,025.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,025.54/823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.22

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