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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.11, 1,240.71 and 727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.11, 1,240.71 and 727.32 is: 1,092.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.11 : 1,240.71 = 727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.11/1,240.71 = 727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.11x = 1,240.71 × 727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.11x = 902,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,385.18/826.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.33

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