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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.14, 1,141.26 and 660.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.14, 1,141.26 and 660.13 is: 911.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.14 : 1,141.26 = 660.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.14/1,141.26 = 660.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.14x = 1,141.26 × 660.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.14x = 753,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,379.96/826.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.93

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