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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.65, 1,141 and 531.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.65, 1,141 and 531.81 is: 734.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.65 : 1,141 = 531.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.65/1,141 = 531.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.65x = 1,141 × 531.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.65x = 606,789.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,789.51/826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.04

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