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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.59, 1,240.73 and 566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.59, 1,240.73 and 566.80 is: 849.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.59 : 1,240.73 = 566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.59/1,240.73 = 566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.59x = 1,240.73 × 566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.59x = 703,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,241.95/827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.75

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