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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.40, 1,140.64 and 560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.40, 1,140.64 and 560.90 is: 774.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.40 : 1,140.64 = 560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.40/1,140.64 = 560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.40x = 1,140.64 × 560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.40x = 639,784.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,784.98/826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.18

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