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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.52, 1,140.66 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.52, 1,140.66 and 565.08 is: 778.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.52 : 1,140.66 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.52/1,140.66 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.52x = 1,140.66 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.52x = 644,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,564.15/827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.91

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