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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.68, 1,141.77 and 562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.68, 1,141.77 and 562.14 is: 775.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.68 : 1,141.77 = 562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.68/1,141.77 = 562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.68x = 1,141.77 × 562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.68x = 641,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,834.59/827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.46

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