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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.44, 1,139.31 and 563.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.44, 1,139.31 and 563.45 is: 777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.44 : 1,139.31 = 563.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.44/1,139.31 = 563.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.44x = 1,139.31 × 563.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.44x = 641,938.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,938.52/825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.70

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