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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.71, 1,141.47 and 532.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.71, 1,141.47 and 532.14 is: 734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.71 : 1,141.47 = 532.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.71/1,141.47 = 532.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.71x = 1,141.47 × 532.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.71x = 607,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,421.85/826.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.75

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