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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.68, 1,136.53 and 574.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.68, 1,136.53 and 574.91 is: 793.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.68 : 1,136.53 = 574.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.68/1,136.53 = 574.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.68x = 1,136.53 × 574.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.68x = 653,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,401.76/823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.27

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