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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.42, 1,135.75 and 575.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.42, 1,135.75 and 575.29 is: 792.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.42 : 1,135.75 = 575.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.42/1,135.75 = 575.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.42x = 1,135.75 × 575.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.42x = 653,385.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,385.62/824.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.54

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