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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.50, 1,140.89 and 752.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.50, 1,140.89 and 752.69 is: 1,039.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.50 : 1,140.89 = 752.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.50/1,140.89 = 752.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.50x = 1,140.89 × 752.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.50x = 858,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,735.58/826.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.00

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