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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.88, 1,137.96 and 576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.88, 1,137.96 and 576.64 is: 795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.88 : 1,137.96 = 576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.88/1,137.96 = 576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.88x = 1,137.96 × 576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.88x = 656,193.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,193.25/824.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.50

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