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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.05, 1,139.79 and 560.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.05, 1,139.79 and 560.71 is: 773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.05 : 1,139.79 = 560.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.05/1,139.79 = 560.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.05x = 1,139.79 × 560.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.05x = 639,085.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,085.61/826.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.67

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