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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.90, 1,142.88 and 563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.90, 1,142.88 and 563.04 is: 776.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.90 : 1,142.88 = 563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.90/1,142.88 = 563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.90x = 1,142.88 × 563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.90x = 643,487.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,487.16/828.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.31

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