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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.63, 1,141.35 and 564.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.63, 1,141.35 and 564.19 is: 778.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.63 : 1,141.35 = 564.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.63/1,141.35 = 564.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.63x = 1,141.35 × 564.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.63x = 643,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,932.55/826.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.99

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