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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.48, 1,137.34 and 545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.48, 1,137.34 and 545.13 is: 751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.48 : 1,137.34 = 545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.48/1,137.34 = 545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.48x = 1,137.34 × 545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.48x = 619,998.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,998.84/824.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.99

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