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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.23, 1,239.24 and 566.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.23, 1,239.24 and 566.61 is: 848.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.23 : 1,239.24 = 566.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.23/1,239.24 = 566.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.23x = 1,239.24 × 566.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.23x = 702,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,165.78/827.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.82

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