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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.73, 1,140.41 and 561.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.73, 1,140.41 and 561.18 is: 774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.73 : 1,140.41 = 561.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.73/1,140.41 = 561.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.73x = 1,140.41 × 561.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.73x = 639,975.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,975.28/826.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.10

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