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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.60, 1,141.06 and 617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.60, 1,141.06 and 617.44 is: 852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.60 : 1,141.06 = 617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.60/1,141.06 = 617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.60x = 1,141.06 × 617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.60x = 704,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,528.84/826.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.33

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