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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.60, 1,140.44 and 590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.60, 1,140.44 and 590.88 is: 814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.60 : 1,140.44 = 590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.60/1,140.44 = 590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.60x = 1,140.44 × 590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.60x = 673,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,863.19/827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.24

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