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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.55, 1,138.68 and 577.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.55, 1,138.68 and 577.43 is: 795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.55 : 1,138.68 = 577.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.55/1,138.68 = 577.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.55x = 1,138.68 × 577.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.55x = 657,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,507.99/826.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.48

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