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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.55, 1,134.54 and 574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.55, 1,134.54 and 574.43 is: 791.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.55 : 1,134.54 = 574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.55/1,134.54 = 574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.55x = 1,134.54 × 574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.55x = 651,708.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,708.14/823.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.34

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