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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.58, 1,140.45 and 651.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.58, 1,140.45 and 651.38 is: 898.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.58 : 1,140.45 = 651.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.58/1,140.45 = 651.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.58x = 1,140.45 × 651.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.58x = 742,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,866.32/826.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.72

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