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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.09, 1,238.32 and 702.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.09, 1,238.32 and 702.97 is: 1,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.09 : 1,238.32 = 702.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.09/1,238.32 = 702.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.09x = 1,238.32 × 702.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.09x = 870,501.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,501.81/826.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.76

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