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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.55, 1,233.03 and 563.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.55, 1,233.03 and 563.00 is: 842.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.55 : 1,233.03 = 563.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.55/1,233.03 = 563.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.55x = 1,233.03 × 563.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.55x = 694,198.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,198.97/823.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.93

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