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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.91, 1,137 and 562.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.91, 1,137 and 562.47 is: 775.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.91 : 1,137 = 562.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.91/1,137 = 562.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.91x = 1,137 × 562.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.91x = 639,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,528.39/824.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.27

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