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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.90, 1,144.80 and 562.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.90, 1,144.80 and 562.95 is: 777.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.90 : 1,144.80 = 562.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.90/1,144.80 = 562.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.90x = 1,144.80 × 562.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.90x = 644,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,465.16/828.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.49

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