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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.82, 1,137.06 and 544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.82, 1,137.06 and 544.08 is: 750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.82 : 1,137.06 = 544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.82/1,137.06 = 544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.82x = 1,137.06 × 544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.82x = 618,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,651.60/823.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.95

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