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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.37, 1,136.51 and 574.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.37, 1,136.51 and 574.77 is: 793.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.37 : 1,136.51 = 574.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.37/1,136.51 = 574.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.37x = 1,136.51 × 574.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.37x = 653,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,228.98/823.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.37

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