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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.84, 1,137.92 and 552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.84, 1,137.92 and 552.06 is: 761.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.84 : 1,137.92 = 552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.84/1,137.92 = 552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.84x = 1,137.92 × 552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.84x = 628,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,200.12/824.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.60

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