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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.92, 1,140.65 and 561.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.92, 1,140.65 and 561.54 is: 775.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.92 : 1,140.65 = 561.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.92/1,140.65 = 561.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.92x = 1,140.65 × 561.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.92x = 640,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,520.60/825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.52

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