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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.74, 1,141.85 and 578.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.74, 1,141.85 and 578.51 is: 798.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.74 : 1,141.85 = 578.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.74/1,141.85 = 578.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.74x = 1,141.85 × 578.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.74x = 660,568.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,568.41/827.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.04

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