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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.88, 1,141.26 and 564.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.88, 1,141.26 and 564.98 is: 779.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.88 : 1,141.26 = 564.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.88/1,141.26 = 564.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.88x = 1,141.26 × 564.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.88x = 644,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,789.07/826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.79

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