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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.02, 1,136.23 and 571.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.02, 1,136.23 and 571.31 is: 788.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.02 : 1,136.23 = 571.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.02/1,136.23 = 571.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.02x = 1,136.23 × 571.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.02x = 649,139.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,139.56/823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.73

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