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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.64, 1,141.97 and 653.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.64, 1,141.97 and 653.49 is: 901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.64 : 1,141.97 = 653.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.64/1,141.97 = 653.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.64x = 1,141.97 × 653.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.64x = 746,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,262.71/827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.68

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