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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.31, 1,232.92 and 563.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.31, 1,232.92 and 563.61 is: 844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.31 : 1,232.92 = 563.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.31/1,232.92 = 563.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.31x = 1,232.92 × 563.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.31x = 694,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,884.43/823.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.01

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