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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.52, 1,138.28 and 560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.52, 1,138.28 and 560.36 is: 773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.52 : 1,138.28 = 560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.52/1,138.28 = 560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.52x = 1,138.28 × 560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.52x = 637,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,846.62/824.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.59

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