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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.35, 1,140.12 and 511.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.35, 1,140.12 and 511.85 is: 706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.35 : 1,140.12 = 511.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.35/1,140.12 = 511.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.35x = 1,140.12 × 511.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.35x = 583,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,564.72/826.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.20

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