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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.64, 1,141.11 and 661.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.64, 1,141.11 and 661.59 is: 912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.64 : 1,141.11 = 661.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.64/1,141.11 = 661.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.64x = 1,141.11 × 661.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.64x = 754,946.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,946.96/827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.17

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