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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.10, 1,140.03 and 511.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.10, 1,140.03 and 511.41 is: 705.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.10 : 1,140.03 = 511.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.10/1,140.03 = 511.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.10x = 1,140.03 × 511.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.10x = 583,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,022.74/826.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.76

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