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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.27, 1,239.71 and 672.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.27, 1,239.71 and 672.58 is: 1,009.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.27 : 1,239.71 = 672.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.27/1,239.71 = 672.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.27x = 1,239.71 × 672.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.27x = 833,804.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,804.15/826.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.12

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