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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.56, 1,136.16 and 561.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.56, 1,136.16 and 561.48 is: 774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.56 : 1,136.16 = 561.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.56/1,136.16 = 561.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.56x = 1,136.16 × 561.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.56x = 637,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,931.12/823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.60

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