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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.04, 1,137.92 and 707.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.04, 1,137.92 and 707.63 is: 974.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.04 : 1,137.92 = 707.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.04/1,137.92 = 707.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.04x = 1,137.92 × 707.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.04x = 805,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,217.10/826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.79

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