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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.08, 1,140.44 and 511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.08, 1,140.44 and 511.40 is: 706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.08 : 1,140.44 = 511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.08/1,140.44 = 511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.08x = 1,140.44 × 511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.08x = 583,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,221.02/826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.01

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