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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.32, 1,140.02 and 660.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.32, 1,140.02 and 660.92 is: 911.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.32 : 1,140.02 = 660.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.32/1,140.02 = 660.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.32x = 1,140.02 × 660.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.32x = 753,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,462.02/826.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.83

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