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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.61, 1,138.14 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.61, 1,138.14 and 562.44 is: 776.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.61 : 1,138.14 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.61/1,138.14 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.61x = 1,138.14 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.61x = 640,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,135.46/824.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.29

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