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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.04, 1,237.66 and 642.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.04, 1,237.66 and 642.68 is: 962.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.04 : 1,237.66 = 642.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.04/1,237.66 = 642.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.04x = 1,237.66 × 642.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.04x = 795,419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,419.33/826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.93

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