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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.72, 1,141.14 and 565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.72, 1,141.14 and 565.16 is: 779.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.72 : 1,141.14 = 565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.72/1,141.14 = 565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.72x = 1,141.14 × 565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.72x = 644,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,926.68/827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.16

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