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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.19, 1,136 and 561.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.19, 1,136 and 561.66 is: 775.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.19 : 1,136 = 561.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.19/1,136 = 561.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.19x = 1,136 × 561.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.19x = 638,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,045.76/823.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.09

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