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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.67, 1,135.81 and 574.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.67, 1,135.81 and 574.89 is: 792.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.67 : 1,135.81 = 574.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.67/1,135.81 = 574.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.67x = 1,135.81 × 574.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.67x = 652,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,962.94/823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.75

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