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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.71, 1,140.63 and 512.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.71, 1,140.63 and 512.25 is: 706.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.71 : 1,140.63 = 512.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.71/1,140.63 = 512.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.71x = 1,140.63 × 512.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.71x = 584,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,287.72/826.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.76

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