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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.02, 1,238.31 and 551.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.02, 1,238.31 and 551.97 is: 827.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.02 : 1,238.31 = 551.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.02/1,238.31 = 551.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.02x = 1,238.31 × 551.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.02x = 683,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,509.97/826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.47

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