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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.53, 1,136.63 and 543.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.53, 1,136.63 and 543.77 is: 750.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.53 : 1,136.63 = 543.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.53/1,136.63 = 543.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.53x = 1,136.63 × 543.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.53x = 618,065.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,065.30/823.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.51

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