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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.95, 1,138.83 and 564.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.95, 1,138.83 and 564.33 is: 779.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.95 : 1,138.83 = 564.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.95/1,138.83 = 564.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.95x = 1,138.83 × 564.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.95x = 642,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,675.93/824.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.05

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