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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.20, 1,235.70 and 696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.20, 1,235.70 and 696.60 is: 1,041.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.20 : 1,235.70 = 696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.20/1,235.70 = 696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.20x = 1,235.70 × 696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.20x = 860,788.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,788.62/826.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.86

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