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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.92, 1,142.03 and 562.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.92, 1,142.03 and 562.54 is: 776.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.92 : 1,142.03 = 562.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.92/1,142.03 = 562.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.92x = 1,142.03 × 562.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.92x = 642,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,437.56/826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.90

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