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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.12, 1,237.94 and 461.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.12, 1,237.94 and 461.01 is: 690.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.12 : 1,237.94 = 461.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.12/1,237.94 = 461.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.12x = 1,237.94 × 461.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.12x = 570,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,702.72/826.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.82

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