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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.33, 1,141.56 and 512.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.33, 1,141.56 and 512.64 is: 707.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.33 : 1,141.56 = 512.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.33/1,141.56 = 512.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.33x = 1,141.56 × 512.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.33x = 585,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,209.32/827.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.35

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