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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.89, 1,136.42 and 575.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.89, 1,136.42 and 575.77 is: 793.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.89 : 1,136.42 = 575.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.89/1,136.42 = 575.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.89x = 1,136.42 × 575.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.89x = 654,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,315.14/824.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.22

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