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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.94, 1,140.66 and 630.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.94, 1,140.66 and 630.11 is: 869.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.94 : 1,140.66 = 630.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.94/1,140.66 = 630.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.94x = 1,140.66 × 630.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.94x = 718,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,735.57/826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.16

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