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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.76, 1,137.96 and 562.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.76, 1,137.96 and 562.86 is: 776.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.76 : 1,137.96 = 562.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.76/1,137.96 = 562.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.76x = 1,137.96 × 562.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.76x = 640,512.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,512.17/824.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.60

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