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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.32, 1,239.12 and 673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.32, 1,239.12 and 673.68 is: 1,010.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.32 : 1,239.12 = 673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.32/1,239.12 = 673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.32x = 1,239.12 × 673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.32x = 834,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,770.36/826.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.23

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