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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827, 1,140.82 and 515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827, 1,140.82 and 515.96 is: 711.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827 : 1,140.82 = 515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827/1,140.82 = 515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827x = 1,140.82 × 515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827x = 588,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,617.49/827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.75

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