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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.72, 1,136.91 and 575.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.72, 1,136.91 and 575.66 is: 793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.72 : 1,136.91 = 575.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.72/1,136.91 = 575.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.72x = 1,136.91 × 575.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.72x = 654,473.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,473.61/824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.57

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