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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.04, 1,140.06 and 527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.04, 1,140.06 and 527.42 is: 727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.04 : 1,140.06 = 527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.04/1,140.06 = 527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.04x = 1,140.06 × 527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.04x = 601,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,291.00/826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.92

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