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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.50, 1,141.18 and 564.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.50, 1,141.18 and 564.06 is: 778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.50 : 1,141.18 = 564.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.50/1,141.18 = 564.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.50x = 1,141.18 × 564.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.50x = 643,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,692.58/826.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.82

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