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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.19, 1,140.37 and 616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.19, 1,140.37 and 616.40 is: 850.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.19 : 1,140.37 = 616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.19/1,140.37 = 616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.19x = 1,140.37 × 616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.19x = 702,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,916.83/826.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.80

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