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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.16, 1,136.03 and 561.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.16, 1,136.03 and 561.53 is: 774.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.16 : 1,136.03 = 561.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.16/1,136.03 = 561.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.16x = 1,136.03 × 561.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.16x = 637,914.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,914.96/823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.96

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