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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.67, 1,141.01 and 561.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.67, 1,141.01 and 561.56 is: 775.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.67 : 1,141.01 = 561.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.67/1,141.01 = 561.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.67x = 1,141.01 × 561.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.67x = 640,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,745.58/826.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.09

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