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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.55, 1,141.43 and 661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.55, 1,141.43 and 661.50 is: 912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.55 : 1,141.43 = 661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.55/1,141.43 = 661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.55x = 1,141.43 × 661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.55x = 755,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,052.64/827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.40

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