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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.04, 1,136.19 and 557.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.04, 1,136.19 and 557.63 is: 769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.04 : 1,136.19 = 557.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.04/1,136.19 = 557.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.04x = 1,136.19 × 557.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.04x = 633,573.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,573.63/823.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.80

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