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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.50, 1,144.57 and 545.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.50, 1,144.57 and 545.59 is: 753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.50 : 1,144.57 = 545.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.50/1,144.57 = 545.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.50x = 1,144.57 × 545.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.50x = 624,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,465.95/828.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.73

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