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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.08, 1,141.46 and 516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.08, 1,141.46 and 516.52 is: 712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.08 : 1,141.46 = 516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.08/1,141.46 = 516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.08x = 1,141.46 × 516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.08x = 589,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,586.92/827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.85

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