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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.30, 1,135.58 and 575.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.30, 1,135.58 and 575.16 is: 792.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.30 : 1,135.58 = 575.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.30/1,135.58 = 575.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.30x = 1,135.58 × 575.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.30x = 653,137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,137.32/824.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.36

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