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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.63, 1,137.50 and 544.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.63, 1,137.50 and 544.87 is: 751.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.63 : 1,137.50 = 544.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.63/1,137.50 = 544.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.63x = 1,137.50 × 544.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.63x = 619,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,784.06/824.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.59

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