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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.96, 1,139.58 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.96, 1,139.58 and 564.24 is: 778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.96 : 1,139.58 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.96/1,139.58 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.96x = 1,139.58 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.96x = 642,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,996.62/825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.48

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