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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.72, 1,140.42 and 652.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.72, 1,140.42 and 652.84 is: 900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.72 : 1,140.42 = 652.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.72/1,140.42 = 652.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.72x = 1,140.42 × 652.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.72x = 744,511.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,511.79/826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.56

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