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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.58, 1,139.44 and 560.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.58, 1,139.44 and 560.56 is: 773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.58 : 1,139.44 = 560.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.58/1,139.44 = 560.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.58x = 1,139.44 × 560.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.58x = 638,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,724.49/825.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.67

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