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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.79, 1,135.27 and 561.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.79, 1,135.27 and 561.35 is: 773.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.79 : 1,135.27 = 561.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.79/1,135.27 = 561.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.79x = 1,135.27 × 561.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.79x = 637,283.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,283.81/823.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.60

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