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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.24, 1,235.40 and 806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.24, 1,235.40 and 806.80 is: 1,206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.24 : 1,235.40 = 806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.24/1,235.40 = 806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.24x = 1,235.40 × 806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.24x = 996,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,720.72/826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.33

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