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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.06, 1,237.71 and 582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.06, 1,237.71 and 582.16 is: 872.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.06 : 1,237.71 = 582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.06/1,237.71 = 582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.06x = 1,237.71 × 582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.06x = 720,545.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,545.25/826.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.27

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