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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.79, 1,134.89 and 574.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.79, 1,134.89 and 574.66 is: 791.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.79 : 1,134.89 = 574.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.79/1,134.89 = 574.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.79x = 1,134.89 × 574.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.79x = 652,175.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,175.89/823.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.68

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