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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.32, 1,240.08 and 583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.32, 1,240.08 and 583.08 is: 875.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.32 : 1,240.08 = 583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.32/1,240.08 = 583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.32x = 1,240.08 × 583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.32x = 723,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,065.85/826.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.04

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