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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.13, 1,239.34 and 673.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.13, 1,239.34 and 673.39 is: 1,010.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.13 : 1,239.34 = 673.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.13/1,239.34 = 673.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.13x = 1,239.34 × 673.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.13x = 834,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,559.16/826.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.21

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