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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.82, 1,242.81 and 569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.82, 1,242.81 and 569.14 is: 853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.82 : 1,242.81 = 569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.82/1,242.81 = 569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.82x = 1,242.81 × 569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.82x = 707,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,332.88/828.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.42

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