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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.52, 1,140.48 and 605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.52, 1,140.48 and 605.07 is: 834.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.52 : 1,140.48 = 605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.52/1,140.48 = 605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.52x = 1,140.48 × 605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.52x = 690,070.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,070.23/826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.92

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