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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.82, 1,144.18 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.82, 1,144.18 and 568.20 is: 784.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.82 : 1,144.18 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.82/1,144.18 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.82x = 1,144.18 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.82x = 650,123.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,123.08/828.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.40

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