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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.34, 1,140.88 and 737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.34, 1,140.88 and 737.67 is: 1,018.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.34 : 1,140.88 = 737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.34/1,140.88 = 737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.34x = 1,140.88 × 737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.34x = 841,592.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,592.95/826.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.46

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