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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.42, 1,141.43 and 658.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.42, 1,141.43 and 658.93 is: 910.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.42 : 1,141.43 = 658.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.42/1,141.43 = 658.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.42x = 1,141.43 × 658.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.42x = 752,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,122.47/826.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.10

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