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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.95, 1,137.45 and 563.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.95, 1,137.45 and 563.33 is: 777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.95 : 1,137.45 = 563.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.95/1,137.45 = 563.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.95x = 1,137.45 × 563.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.95x = 640,755.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,755.43/823.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.67

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