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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.16, 1,235.83 and 693.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.16, 1,235.83 and 693.49 is: 1,037.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.16 : 1,235.83 = 693.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.16/1,235.83 = 693.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.16x = 1,235.83 × 693.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.16x = 857,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,043.59/826.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.38

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