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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.61, 1,139.97 and 617.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.61, 1,139.97 and 617.29 is: 851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.61 : 1,139.97 = 617.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.61/1,139.97 = 617.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.61x = 1,139.97 × 617.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.61x = 703,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,691.55/826.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.30

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