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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.07, 1,139.67 and 649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.07, 1,139.67 and 649.08 is: 895.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.07 : 1,139.67 = 649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.07/1,139.67 = 649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.07x = 1,139.67 × 649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.07x = 739,737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,737.00/826.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.49

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