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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.77, 1,141.26 and 606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.77, 1,141.26 and 606.87 is: 837.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.77 : 1,141.26 = 606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.77/1,141.26 = 606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.77x = 1,141.26 × 606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.77x = 692,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,596.46/826.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.71

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