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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.32, 1,135.38 and 561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.32, 1,135.38 and 561.24 is: 773.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.32 : 1,135.38 = 561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.32/1,135.38 = 561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.32x = 1,135.38 × 561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.32x = 637,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,220.67/823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.96

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