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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.41, 1,139.13 and 563.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.41, 1,139.13 and 563.78 is: 778.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.41 : 1,139.13 = 563.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.41/1,139.13 = 563.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.41x = 1,139.13 × 563.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.41x = 642,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,221.56/825.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.06

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