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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.99, 1,138.52 and 545.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.99, 1,138.52 and 545.47 is: 752.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.99 : 1,138.52 = 545.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.99/1,138.52 = 545.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.99x = 1,138.52 × 545.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.99x = 621,028.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,028.50/824.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.77

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