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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.29, 1,140.98 and 590.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.29, 1,140.98 and 590.97 is: 816.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.29 : 1,140.98 = 590.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.29/1,140.98 = 590.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.29x = 1,140.98 × 590.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.29x = 674,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,284.95/826.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.04

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