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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.49, 1,136.52 and 562.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.49, 1,136.52 and 562.05 is: 774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.49 : 1,136.52 = 562.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.49/1,136.52 = 562.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.49x = 1,136.52 × 562.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.49x = 638,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,781.07/824.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.76

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