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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.24, 1,141.89 and 566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.24, 1,141.89 and 566.80 is: 780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.24 : 1,141.89 = 566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.24/1,141.89 = 566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.24x = 1,141.89 × 566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.24x = 647,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,223.25/829.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.50

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