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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.41, 1,143.21 and 566.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.41, 1,143.21 and 566.51 is: 781.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.41 : 1,143.21 = 566.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.41/1,143.21 = 566.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.41x = 1,143.21 × 566.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.41x = 647,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,639.90/828.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.79

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