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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.95, 1,140.21 and 661.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.95, 1,140.21 and 661.65 is: 911.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.95 : 1,140.21 = 661.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.95/1,140.21 = 661.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.95x = 1,140.21 × 661.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.95x = 754,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,419.95/827.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.19

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