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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.05, 1,137.59 and 559.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.05, 1,137.59 and 559.89 is: 772.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.05 : 1,137.59 = 559.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.05/1,137.59 = 559.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.05x = 1,137.59 × 559.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.05x = 636,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,924.52/824.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.92

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