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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.58, 1,138.44 and 575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.58, 1,138.44 and 575.76 is: 794.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.58 : 1,138.44 = 575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.58/1,138.44 = 575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.58x = 1,138.44 × 575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.58x = 655,468.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,468.21/824.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.91

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