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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.39, 1,140.81 and 606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.39, 1,140.81 and 606.26 is: 835.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.39 : 1,140.81 = 606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.39/1,140.81 = 606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.39x = 1,140.81 × 606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.39x = 691,627.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,627.47/827.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.91

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