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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.64, 1,139.38 and 605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.64, 1,139.38 and 605.32 is: 834.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.64 : 1,139.38 = 605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.64/1,139.38 = 605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.64x = 1,139.38 × 605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.64x = 689,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,689.50/826.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.33

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