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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.40, 1,137.12 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.40, 1,137.12 and 575.28 is: 793.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.40 : 1,137.12 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.40/1,137.12 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.40x = 1,137.12 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.40x = 654,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,162.39/824.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.50

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