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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.16, 1,136.49 and 575.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.16, 1,136.49 and 575.39 is: 793.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.16 : 1,136.49 = 575.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.16/1,136.49 = 575.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.16x = 1,136.49 × 575.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.16x = 653,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,924.98/824.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.44

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