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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.64, 1,136.08 and 575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.64, 1,136.08 and 575.52 is: 792.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.64 : 1,136.08 = 575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.64/1,136.08 = 575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.64x = 1,136.08 × 575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.64x = 653,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,833.88/824.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.87

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