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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.51, 1,237.32 and 564.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.51, 1,237.32 and 564.39 is: 846.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.51 : 1,237.32 = 564.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.51/1,237.32 = 564.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.51x = 1,237.32 × 564.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.51x = 698,331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,331.03/824.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.96

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