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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.01, 1,140.89 and 616.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.01, 1,140.89 and 616.82 is: 850.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.01 : 1,140.89 = 616.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.01/1,140.89 = 616.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.01x = 1,140.89 × 616.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.01x = 703,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,714.98/827.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.91

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