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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.52, 1,141.08 and 577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.52, 1,141.08 and 577.76 is: 797.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.52 : 1,141.08 = 577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.52/1,141.08 = 577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.52x = 1,141.08 × 577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.52x = 659,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,270.38/826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.65

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