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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.08, 1,139.76 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.08, 1,139.76 and 650.88 is: 898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.08 : 1,139.76 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.08/1,139.76 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.08x = 1,139.76 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.08x = 741,846.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,846.99/826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.03

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