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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.65, 1,141.83 and 512.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.65, 1,141.83 and 512.81 is: 707.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.65 : 1,141.83 = 512.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.65/1,141.83 = 512.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.65x = 1,141.83 × 512.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.65x = 585,536.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,536.13/827.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.47

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