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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.73, 1,139.03 and 560.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.73, 1,139.03 and 560.18 is: 772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.73 : 1,139.03 = 560.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.73/1,139.03 = 560.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.73x = 1,139.03 × 560.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.73x = 638,063.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,063.97/825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.73

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