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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.49, 1,140.12 and 531.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.49, 1,140.12 and 531.86 is: 733.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.49 : 1,140.12 = 531.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.49/1,140.12 = 531.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.49x = 1,140.12 × 531.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.49x = 606,378.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,378.52/826.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.68

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