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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.68, 1,136.25 and 558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.68, 1,136.25 and 558.14 is: 769.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.68 : 1,136.25 = 558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.68/1,136.25 = 558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.68x = 1,136.25 × 558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.68x = 634,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,180.89/823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.94

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