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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.20, 1,237.55 and 652.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.20, 1,237.55 and 652.05 is: 976.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.20 : 1,237.55 = 652.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.20/1,237.55 = 652.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.20x = 1,237.55 × 652.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.20x = 806,941.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,941.22/826.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.69

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