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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.66, 1,141.22 and 649.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.66, 1,141.22 and 649.73 is: 896.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.66 : 1,141.22 = 649.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.66/1,141.22 = 649.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.66x = 1,141.22 × 649.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.66x = 741,481.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,481.62/826.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.97

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