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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.67, 1,136.09 and 575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.67, 1,136.09 and 575.55 is: 792.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.67 : 1,136.09 = 575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.67/1,136.09 = 575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.67x = 1,136.09 × 575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.67x = 653,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,878.04/824.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.90

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