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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.04, 1,141.02 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.04, 1,141.02 and 512.16 is: 706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.04 : 1,141.02 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.04/1,141.02 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.04x = 1,141.02 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.04x = 584,384.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,384.80/827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.60

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