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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.61, 1,141.35 and 618.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.61, 1,141.35 and 618.29 is: 852.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.61 : 1,141.35 = 618.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.61/1,141.35 = 618.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.61x = 1,141.35 × 618.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.61x = 705,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,685.29/827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.68

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