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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.20, 1,239.48 and 709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.20, 1,239.48 and 709.92 is: 1,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.20 : 1,239.48 = 709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.20/1,239.48 = 709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.20x = 1,239.48 × 709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.20x = 879,931.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,931.64/826.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.03

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