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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.09, 1,141.17 and 532.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.09, 1,141.17 and 532.74 is: 735.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.09 : 1,141.17 = 532.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.09/1,141.17 = 532.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.09x = 1,141.17 × 532.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.09x = 607,946.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,946.91/827.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.05

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