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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.16, 1,141.28 and 617.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.16, 1,141.28 and 617.84 is: 852.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.16 : 1,141.28 = 617.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.16/1,141.28 = 617.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.16x = 1,141.28 × 617.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.16x = 705,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,128.44/827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.47

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