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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.92, 1,140.44 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.92, 1,140.44 and 565.12 is: 780.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.92 : 1,140.44 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.92/1,140.44 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.92x = 1,140.44 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.92x = 644,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,485.45/825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.32

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