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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.61, 1,136.76 and 561.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.61, 1,136.76 and 561.44 is: 774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.61 : 1,136.76 = 561.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.61/1,136.76 = 561.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.61x = 1,136.76 × 561.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.61x = 638,222.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,222.53/823.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.91

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