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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.67, 1,138.92 and 639.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.67, 1,138.92 and 639.51 is: 881.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.67 : 1,138.92 = 639.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.67/1,138.92 = 639.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.67x = 1,138.92 × 639.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.67x = 728,350.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,350.73/826.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.07

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