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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.29, 1,140.41 and 527.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.29, 1,140.41 and 527.67 is: 728.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.29 : 1,140.41 = 527.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.29/1,140.41 = 527.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.29x = 1,140.41 × 527.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.29x = 601,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,760.14/826.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.27

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