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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.06, 1,136.23 and 562.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.06, 1,136.23 and 562.45 is: 776.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.06 : 1,136.23 = 562.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.06/1,136.23 = 562.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.06x = 1,136.23 × 562.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.06x = 639,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,072.56/823.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.46

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