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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.77, 1,235.33 and 564.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.77, 1,235.33 and 564.15 is: 844.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.77 : 1,235.33 = 564.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.77/1,235.33 = 564.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.77x = 1,235.33 × 564.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.77x = 696,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,911.42/824.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.98

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