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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.06, 1,135.11 and 561.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.06, 1,135.11 and 561.43 is: 774.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.06 : 1,135.11 = 561.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.06/1,135.11 = 561.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.06x = 1,135.11 × 561.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.06x = 637,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,284.81/823.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.29

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