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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.08, 1,234.40 and 563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.08, 1,234.40 and 563.20 is: 843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.08 : 1,234.40 = 563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.08/1,234.40 = 563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.08x = 1,234.40 × 563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.08x = 695,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,214.08/824.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.62

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