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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.64, 1,238.40 and 759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.64, 1,238.40 and 759.52 is: 1,140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.64 : 1,238.40 = 759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.64/1,238.40 = 759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.64x = 1,238.40 × 759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.64x = 940,589.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,589.57/824.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.61

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