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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.09, 1,140.72 and 577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.09, 1,140.72 and 577.90 is: 798.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.09 : 1,140.72 = 577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.09/1,140.72 = 577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.09x = 1,140.72 × 577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.09x = 659,222.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,222.09/826.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.00

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