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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.48, 1,141.52 and 561.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.48, 1,141.52 and 561.58 is: 774.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.48 : 1,141.52 = 561.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.48/1,141.52 = 561.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.48x = 1,141.52 × 561.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.48x = 641,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,054.80/827.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.71

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