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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.10, 1,234.64 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.10, 1,234.64 and 563.76 is: 845.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.10 : 1,234.64 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.10/1,234.64 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.10x = 1,234.64 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.10x = 696,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,042.06/823.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.64

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