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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.15, 1,137.34 and 562.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.15, 1,137.34 and 562.25 is: 775.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.15 : 1,137.34 = 562.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.15/1,137.34 = 562.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.15x = 1,137.34 × 562.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.15x = 639,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,472.96/824.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.92

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