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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.04, 1,139.76 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.04, 1,139.76 and 511.20 is: 705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.04 : 1,139.76 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.04/1,139.76 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.04x = 1,139.76 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.04x = 582,645.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,645.31/826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.35

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