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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.46, 1,141.56 and 565.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.46, 1,141.56 and 565.02 is: 779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.46 : 1,141.56 = 565.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.46/1,141.56 = 565.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.46x = 1,141.56 × 565.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.46x = 645,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,004.23/827.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.50

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