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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.55, 1,140.18 and 511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.55, 1,140.18 and 511.62 is: 705.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.55 : 1,140.18 = 511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.55/1,140.18 = 511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.55x = 1,140.18 × 511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.55x = 583,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,333.19/826.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.74

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