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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.02, 1,140.66 and 532.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.02, 1,140.66 and 532.12 is: 733.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.02 : 1,140.66 = 532.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.02/1,140.66 = 532.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.02x = 1,140.66 × 532.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.02x = 606,968.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,968.00/827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.92

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