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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.18, 1,136.91 and 544.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.18, 1,136.91 and 544.92 is: 750.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.18 : 1,136.91 = 544.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.18/1,136.91 = 544.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.18x = 1,136.91 × 544.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.18x = 619,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,525.00/825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.78

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