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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.35, 1,141.52 and 577.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.35, 1,141.52 and 577.59 is: 797.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.35 : 1,141.52 = 577.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.35/1,141.52 = 577.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.35x = 1,141.52 × 577.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.35x = 659,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,330.54/826.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.88

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