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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.60, 1,143.80 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.60, 1,143.80 and 563.52 is: 777.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.60 : 1,143.80 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.60/1,143.80 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.60x = 1,143.80 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.60x = 644,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,554.18/828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.88

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