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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.62, 1,135.59 and 561.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.62, 1,135.59 and 561.18 is: 773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.62 : 1,135.59 = 561.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.62/1,135.59 = 561.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.62x = 1,135.59 × 561.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.62x = 637,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,270.40/823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.74

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