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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.39, 1,140.65 and 651.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.39, 1,140.65 and 651.97 is: 899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.39 : 1,140.65 = 651.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.39/1,140.65 = 651.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.39x = 1,140.65 × 651.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.39x = 743,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,669.58/826.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.90

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