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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.92, 1,138.74 and 545.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.92, 1,138.74 and 545.29 is: 752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.92 : 1,138.74 = 545.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.92/1,138.74 = 545.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.92x = 1,138.74 × 545.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.92x = 620,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,943.53/824.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.73

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