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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.76, 1,141.30 and 590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.76, 1,141.30 and 590.76 is: 815.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.76 : 1,141.30 = 590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.76/1,141.30 = 590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.76x = 1,141.30 × 590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.76x = 674,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,234.39/826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.51

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