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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.86, 1,139.94 and 560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.86, 1,139.94 and 560.68 is: 773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.86 : 1,139.94 = 560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.86/1,139.94 = 560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.86x = 1,139.94 × 560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.86x = 639,141.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,141.56/825.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.91

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