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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.51, 1,140.78 and 591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.51, 1,140.78 and 591.39 is: 815.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.51 : 1,140.78 = 591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.51/1,140.78 = 591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.51x = 1,140.78 × 591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.51x = 674,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,645.88/827.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.28

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