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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.70, 1,135.94 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.70, 1,135.94 and 543.84 is: 749.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.70 : 1,135.94 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.70/1,135.94 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.70x = 1,135.94 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.70x = 617,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,766.89/823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.99

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