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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.70, 1,140.06 and 605.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.70, 1,140.06 and 605.84 is: 835.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.70 : 1,140.06 = 605.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.70/1,140.06 = 605.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.70x = 1,140.06 × 605.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.70x = 690,693.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,693.95/826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.48

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