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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.59, 1,239.98 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.59, 1,239.98 and 567.36 is: 849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.59 : 1,239.98 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.59/1,239.98 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.59x = 1,239.98 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.59x = 703,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,512.22/828.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.05

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