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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.18, 1,142.73 and 566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.18, 1,142.73 and 566.10 is: 781.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.18 : 1,142.73 = 566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.18/1,142.73 = 566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.18x = 1,142.73 × 566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.18x = 646,899.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,899.45/828.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.11

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