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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.66, 1,136.32 and 544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.66, 1,136.32 and 544.04 is: 750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.66 : 1,136.32 = 544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.66/1,136.32 = 544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.66x = 1,136.32 × 544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.66x = 618,203.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,203.53/823.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.56

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