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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.29, 1,151.36 and 827.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.29, 1,151.36 and 827.98 is: 1,134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.29 : 1,151.36 = 827.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.29/1,151.36 = 827.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.29x = 1,151.36 × 827.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.29x = 953,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,311.89/840.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.51

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