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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.44, 1,143.32 and 563.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.44, 1,143.32 and 563.47 is: 777.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.44 : 1,143.32 = 563.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.44/1,143.32 = 563.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.44x = 1,143.32 × 563.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.44x = 644,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,220.84/828.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.63

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