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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.95, 1,140.66 and 630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.95, 1,140.66 and 630.12 is: 869.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.95 : 1,140.66 = 630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.95/1,140.66 = 630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.95x = 1,140.66 × 630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.95x = 718,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,752.68/826.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.16

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