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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.91, 1,138.05 and 545.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.91, 1,138.05 and 545.29 is: 752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.91 : 1,138.05 = 545.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.91/1,138.05 = 545.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.91x = 1,138.05 × 545.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.91x = 620,567.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,567.28/824.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.28

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