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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.36, 1,144.26 and 565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.36, 1,144.26 and 565.92 is: 781.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.36 : 1,144.26 = 565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.36/1,144.26 = 565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.36x = 1,144.26 × 565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.36x = 647,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,559.62/828.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.74

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