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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.47, 1,140.12 and 527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.47, 1,140.12 and 527.64 is: 727.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.47 : 1,140.12 = 527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.47/1,140.12 = 527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.47x = 1,140.12 × 527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.47x = 601,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,572.92/826.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.88

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