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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.94, 1,140.58 and 630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.94, 1,140.58 and 630.92 is: 870.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.94 : 1,140.58 = 630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.94/1,140.58 = 630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.94x = 1,140.58 × 630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.94x = 719,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,618.37/826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.22

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