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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.34, 1,237.71 and 633.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.34, 1,237.71 and 633.74 is: 949.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.34 : 1,237.71 = 633.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.34/1,237.71 = 633.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.34x = 1,237.71 × 633.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.34x = 784,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,386.34/826.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.23

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