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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.24, 1,139.88 and 563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.24, 1,139.88 and 563.80 is: 777.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.24 : 1,139.88 = 563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.24/1,139.88 = 563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.24x = 1,139.88 × 563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.24x = 642,664.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,664.34/826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.82

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