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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.76, 1,140.27 and 532.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.76, 1,140.27 and 532.06 is: 733.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.76 : 1,140.27 = 532.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.76/1,140.27 = 532.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.76x = 1,140.27 × 532.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.76x = 606,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,692.06/826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.82

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