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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.50, 1,235.04 and 563.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.50, 1,235.04 and 563.46 is: 845.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.50 : 1,235.04 = 563.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.50/1,235.04 = 563.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.50x = 1,235.04 × 563.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.50x = 695,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,895.64/823.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.05

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