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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.60, 1,138.80 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.60, 1,138.80 and 563.52 is: 777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.60 : 1,138.80 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.60/1,138.80 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.60x = 1,138.80 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.60x = 641,736.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,736.58/825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.30

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