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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.41, 1,141.89 and 565.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.41, 1,141.89 and 565.78 is: 780.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.41 : 1,141.89 = 565.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.41/1,141.89 = 565.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.41x = 1,141.89 × 565.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.41x = 646,058.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,058.52/827.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.82

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