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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.99, 1,136.83 and 544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.99, 1,136.83 and 544.36 is: 751.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.99 : 1,136.83 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.99/1,136.83 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.99x = 1,136.83 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.99x = 618,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,844.78/823.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.03

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