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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.77, 1,140.72 and 606.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.77, 1,140.72 and 606.79 is: 836.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.77 : 1,140.72 = 606.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.77/1,140.72 = 606.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.77x = 1,140.72 × 606.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.77x = 692,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,177.49/827.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.20

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