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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.24, 1,140.26 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.24, 1,140.26 and 590.64 is: 815.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.24 : 1,140.26 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.24/1,140.26 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.24x = 1,140.26 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.24x = 673,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,483.17/826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.12

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