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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.52, 1,140.94 and 747.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.52, 1,140.94 and 747.48 is: 1,031.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.52 : 1,140.94 = 747.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.52/1,140.94 = 747.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.52x = 1,140.94 × 747.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.52x = 852,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,829.83/826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.83

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