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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.24, 1,136.97 and 544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.24, 1,136.97 and 544.39 is: 750.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.24 : 1,136.97 = 544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.24/1,136.97 = 544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.24x = 1,136.97 × 544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.24x = 618,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,952.26/824.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.93

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