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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.97, 1,136.84 and 562.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.97, 1,136.84 and 562.01 is: 775.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.97 : 1,136.84 = 562.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.97/1,136.84 = 562.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.97x = 1,136.84 × 562.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.97x = 638,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,906.95/823.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.40

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