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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827, 1,141.26 and 516.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827, 1,141.26 and 516.68 is: 713.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827 : 1,141.26 = 516.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827/1,141.26 = 516.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827x = 1,141.26 × 516.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827x = 589,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,666.22/827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.02

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