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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.70, 1,140.85 and 532.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.70, 1,140.85 and 532.06 is: 734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.70 : 1,140.85 = 532.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.70/1,140.85 = 532.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.70x = 1,140.85 × 532.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.70x = 606,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,998.46/826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.25

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