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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.41, 1,135.98 and 543.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.41, 1,135.98 and 543.79 is: 750.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.41 : 1,135.98 = 543.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.41/1,135.98 = 543.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.41x = 1,135.98 × 543.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.41x = 617,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,734.56/823.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.22

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