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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.56, 1,140.14 and 527.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.56, 1,140.14 and 527.81 is: 728.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.56 : 1,140.14 = 527.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.56/1,140.14 = 527.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.56x = 1,140.14 × 527.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.56x = 601,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,772.91/826.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.05

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