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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.44, 1,140.04 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.44, 1,140.04 and 560.88 is: 773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.44 : 1,140.04 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.44/1,140.04 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.44x = 1,140.04 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.44x = 639,425.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,425.64/826.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.71

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