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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.99, 1,140.07 and 560.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.99, 1,140.07 and 560.87 is: 774.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.99 : 1,140.07 = 560.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.99/1,140.07 = 560.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.99x = 1,140.07 × 560.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.99x = 639,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,431.06/825.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.14

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