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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.01, 1,138.46 and 715.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.01, 1,138.46 and 715.84 is: 985.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.01 : 1,138.46 = 715.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.01/1,138.46 = 715.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.01x = 1,138.46 × 715.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.01x = 814,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,948.78/827.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.42

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