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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.01, 1,140.66 and 767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.01, 1,140.66 and 767.88 is: 1,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.01 : 1,140.66 = 767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.01/1,140.66 = 767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.01x = 1,140.66 × 767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.01x = 875,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,890.00/827.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.10

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