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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.10, 1,135.42 and 573.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.10, 1,135.42 and 573.98 is: 791.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.10 : 1,135.42 = 573.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.10/1,135.42 = 573.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.10x = 1,135.42 × 573.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.10x = 651,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,701.26/823.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.77

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