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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.28, 1,238.62 and 610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.28, 1,238.62 and 610.28 is: 914.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.28 : 1,238.62 = 610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.28/1,238.62 = 610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.28x = 1,238.62 × 610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.28x = 755,905.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,905.01/826.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.83

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