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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.36, 1,140.48 and 617.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.36, 1,140.48 and 617.22 is: 850.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.36 : 1,140.48 = 617.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.36/1,140.48 = 617.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.36x = 1,140.48 × 617.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.36x = 703,927.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,927.07/827.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.81

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