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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.77, 1,233.83 and 563.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.77, 1,233.83 and 563.15 is: 843.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.77 : 1,233.83 = 563.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.77/1,233.83 = 563.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.77x = 1,233.83 × 563.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.77x = 694,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,835.86/823.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.48

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