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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.72, 1,139.76 and 564.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.72, 1,139.76 and 564.16 is: 777.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.72 : 1,139.76 = 564.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.72/1,139.76 = 564.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.72x = 1,139.76 × 564.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.72x = 643,007.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,007.00/826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.78

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