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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.92, 1,136.88 and 562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.92, 1,136.88 and 562.56 is: 776.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.92 : 1,136.88 = 562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.92/1,136.88 = 562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.92x = 1,136.88 × 562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.92x = 639,563.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,563.21/823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.24

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