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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.37, 1,141.11 and 532.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.37, 1,141.11 and 532.65 is: 734.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.37 : 1,141.11 = 532.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.37/1,141.11 = 532.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.37x = 1,141.11 × 532.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.37x = 607,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,812.24/827.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.63

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