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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.92, 1,140.24 and 527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.92, 1,140.24 and 527.58 is: 727.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.92 : 1,140.24 = 527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.92/1,140.24 = 527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.92x = 1,140.24 × 527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.92x = 601,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,567.82/826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.48

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