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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.67, 1,137.07 and 559.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.67, 1,137.07 and 559.50 is: 772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.67 : 1,137.07 = 559.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.67/1,137.07 = 559.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.67x = 1,137.07 × 559.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.67x = 636,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,190.67/823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.39

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