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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.14, 1,136.36 and 558.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.14, 1,136.36 and 558.98 is: 771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.14 : 1,136.36 = 558.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.14/1,136.36 = 558.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.14x = 1,136.36 × 558.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.14x = 635,202.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,202.51/823.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.68

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