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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.52, 1,141.20 and 653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.52, 1,141.20 and 653.28 is: 900.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.52 : 1,141.20 = 653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.52/1,141.20 = 653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.52x = 1,141.20 × 653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.52x = 745,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,523.14/827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.91

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