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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.34, 1,140.09 and 616.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.34, 1,140.09 and 616.82 is: 851.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.34 : 1,140.09 = 616.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.34/1,140.09 = 616.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.34x = 1,140.09 × 616.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.34x = 703,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,230.31/826.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.02

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