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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.04, 1,140.48 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.04, 1,140.48 and 516 is: 711.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.04 : 1,140.48 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.04/1,140.48 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.04x = 1,140.48 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.04x = 588,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,487.68/827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.56

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