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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.68, 1,140.39 and 561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.68, 1,140.39 and 561.14 is: 774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.68 : 1,140.39 = 561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.68/1,140.39 = 561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.68x = 1,140.39 × 561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.68x = 639,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,912.74/826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.08

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