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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.65, 1,137.05 and 544.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.65, 1,137.05 and 544.07 is: 751.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.65 : 1,137.05 = 544.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.65/1,137.05 = 544.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.65x = 1,137.05 × 544.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.65x = 618,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,626.39/823.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.08

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