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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.16, 1,135.56 and 560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.16, 1,135.56 and 560.72 is: 773.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.16 : 1,135.56 = 560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.16/1,135.56 = 560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.16x = 1,135.56 × 560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.16x = 636,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,731.20/823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.52

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