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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.30, 1,239.66 and 681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.30, 1,239.66 and 681.76 is: 1,022.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.30 : 1,239.66 = 681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.30/1,239.66 = 681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.30x = 1,239.66 × 681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.30x = 845,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,150.60/826.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.81

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