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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.73, 1,141.35 and 562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.73, 1,141.35 and 562.60 is: 776.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.73 : 1,141.35 = 562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.73/1,141.35 = 562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.73x = 1,141.35 × 562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.73x = 642,117.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,117.80/826.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.70

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