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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.08, 1,137.40 and 701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.08, 1,137.40 and 701.48 is: 965.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.08 : 1,137.40 = 701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.08/1,137.40 = 701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.08x = 1,137.40 × 701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.08x = 797,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,863.35/826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.84

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