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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.59, 1,136.61 and 561.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.59, 1,136.61 and 561.69 is: 775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.59 : 1,136.61 = 561.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.59/1,136.61 = 561.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.59x = 1,136.61 × 561.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.59x = 638,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,422.47/823.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.17

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