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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.75, 1,243.53 and 568.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.75, 1,243.53 and 568.74 is: 853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.75 : 1,243.53 = 568.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.75/1,243.53 = 568.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.75x = 1,243.53 × 568.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.75x = 707,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,245.25/828.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.39

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