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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.64, 1,142.73 and 606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.64, 1,142.73 and 606.90 is: 837.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.64 : 1,142.73 = 606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.64/1,142.73 = 606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.64x = 1,142.73 × 606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.64x = 693,522.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,522.84/827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.95

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