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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.95, 1,140.17 and 578.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.95, 1,140.17 and 578.24 is: 798.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.95 : 1,140.17 = 578.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.95/1,140.17 = 578.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.95x = 1,140.17 × 578.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.95x = 659,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,291.90/825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.23

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