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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.76, 1,138.62 and 563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.76, 1,138.62 and 563.16 is: 777.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.76 : 1,138.62 = 563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.76/1,138.62 = 563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.76x = 1,138.62 × 563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.76x = 641,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,225.24/824.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.47

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