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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.52, 1,142.04 and 566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.52, 1,142.04 and 566.08 is: 780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.52 : 1,142.04 = 566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.52/1,142.04 = 566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.52x = 1,142.04 × 566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.52x = 646,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,486.00/828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.29

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